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Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept ranks #89,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$725
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept in Coopersville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CA Corrections-Tehachapi in Tehachapi, CA is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $745 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
29.4%
of violations were serious
#89,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$725 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRENTON DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CITY OF CAMDEN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALUM ROCK UNION ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITEVILLE - POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRATTSVILLE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCHRA DYCKMAN JOB C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMMISSIONERS OF CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SMITHFIELD, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FLORAL PARK VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KISMET FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NYCPD 300 GOLD STREET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CA CONSUMER AFFAIRS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US DEPARTMENT OF HOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YONKERS CITY DPW ENV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. BORDER PATROL- …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYSDOH OFFICE OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTCHESTER CO DEPT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Coopersville Polkton…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept sits at penalty rank #1,595 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($725 assessed).

How Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept Compares

Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept's 8.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-20

Last Inspection

2013-09-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$363

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $363 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

29.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

70.6% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,450

Current Penalty Amount

$725

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $725 from the initial assessment of $1,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 17 6.4
Total Penalty $725 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $363 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($725 here).

City of Huntington Beach $710 CA CA Corrections-Tehachapi $745 CA Tulare County Ag Commissioners Office $700 CA San Francisco Fire Dept $750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Trenton Department of Fire & Emergency Services 2 insp. Trenton, NJ City of Camden Fire Department Admnistration Building 2 insp. Camden, NJ California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2 insp. Tracy, CA Alum Rock Union Elementary School District 2 insp. San Jose, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lansing Housing Commission
Lansing, MI
3 inspections $720
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
6 inspections $710
CA Corrections-Tehachapi
Tehachapi, CA
4 inspections $745
Tulare County Ag Commissioners Office
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $700
City of New Buffalo
New Buffalo, MI
2 inspections $700

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What to do with this record

Use Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept have? ▼
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $725.
How many OSHA inspections has Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept had? ▼
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-20 and the most recent on 2013-09-19. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept? ▼
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept has been assessed $725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,450 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept operate in? ▼
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept ranks #89,837 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $725 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Corrections-Tehachapi in Tehachapi, CA is a similar public administration employer with $745 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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