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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Muskegon, MI

Dental Dreams

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dental Dreams ranks #53,661 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$5,300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,661
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dental Dreams in Muskegon, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dental Dreams 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,661 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern Live-In, Inc. in Apollo Beach, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#53,661
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dental Dreams compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dental Dreams runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$5,300 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dental Dreams.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVOLUNTEERS OF AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSITY OF ROCHES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ERIC BERLA DMD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMMUNITY MEDICAL AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GJT INVESTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SPAULDING CLINICAL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BELL NURSING OPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OBELISK HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DS SERVICIO POBLAC R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALOMAR HEALTH ESCON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOHN MUIR HEALTH WAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANDREW D. HASS DDS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROCHESTER CITY EMERG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAYTON CHILDREN'S HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LIFE CARE CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EASTERSEALS MIDWEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD BERNARD FIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Dental Dreams, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Dental Dreams has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dental Dreams in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dental Dreams ranks #1,141 at $5,300 current penalty.

How Dental Dreams Compares

Dental Dreams's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-04

Last Inspection

2025-02-20

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,650 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$5,300

Current Penalty Amount

$5,300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Dental Dreams compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dental Dreams Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $5,300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,650 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dental Dreams, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,300 here).

ST. Francis Hospital & Medical Center $5,300 CT University Hospitals of Cleveland $5,304 OH ST. Francis Memorial Hospital $5,305 CA Southcentral Foundation $5,310 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Volunteers of America-Greater New York, INC 2 insp. Staten Island, NY The Salvation Army 2 insp. Omaha, NE University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital 2 insp. Rochester, NY Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

ST. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
2 inspections $5,300
Great Lakes Regional Care
Battle Creek, MI
0 inspections $0
Bryant-Little Home 2
Visalia, CA
0 inspections $0
Umar
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
Southern Live-In, Inc.
Apollo Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Dental Dreams'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 Dental Dreams safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dental Dreams's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dental Dreams have? ▼
Dental Dreams has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Dental Dreams had? ▼
Dental Dreams has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-04 and the most recent on 2025-02-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dental Dreams? ▼
Dental Dreams has been assessed $5,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dental Dreams have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dental Dreams 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 Dental Dreams operate in? ▼
Dental Dreams operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dental Dreams rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dental Dreams ranks #53,661 (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 Dental Dreams's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dental Dreams's total OSHA penalty of $5,300 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Live-In, Inc. in Apollo Beach, FL is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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