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Detroit Animal Care and Control

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Animal Care and Control ranks #81,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,490
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Animal Care and Control in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,490. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Detroit Animal Care and Control 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, DF in San Juan, PR is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $1,488 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#81,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit Animal Care and Control runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,490 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Detroit Animal Care and Control.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF EGG HARBOR FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14UNION COUNTY GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASON CITY, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IOWA STATE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA MOTOR VEHICLES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF LONG BEACH POLICE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UTICA CITY FIRE DEPT STATION 3, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ORCHARD PARK FIRE DISTRICT HILLCREST VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT VERNON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. BORDER PATROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNTLAND - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US DEPT OF STATE - LOS ANGELES PASSPORT AGENCY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, FRIDAY HARBOR PORT OF ENTRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FINE VOL FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION - U.S. BORDER PATROL CALEXICO STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Detroit Animal Care and Control, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Detroit Animal Care and Control has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Detroit Animal Care and Control in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Detroit Animal Care and Control sits at penalty rank #1,392 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,490 assessed).

How Detroit Animal Care and Control Compares

Detroit Animal Care and Control's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-17

Last Inspection

2022-07-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$745

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $745 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

40.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,740

Current Penalty Amount

$1,490

Penalty Reduction

45.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $2,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Detroit Animal Care and Control compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit Animal Care and Control Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $1,490 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $745 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit Animal Care and Control, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,490 here).

DF $1,488 PR State of Oregon Department of Corrections $1,485 OR Village of Dolton - Fire Department $1,500 IL Municipio AutóNomo DE San Juan $1,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Egg Harbor Fire Department 2 insp. Egg Harbor Township, NJ Union County Garage 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Mason City, City of 2 insp. Mason City, IA Iowa State Training School for Boys 2 insp. Eldora, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

DF
San Juan, PR
9 inspections $1,488
State of Oregon Department of Corrections
Wilsonville, OR
2 inspections $1,485
Village of Dolton - Fire Department
Dolton, IL
3 inspections $1,500
Sault Ste Marie City of
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
2 inspections $1,500
Municipio AutóNomo DE San Juan
Rio Piedras, PR
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

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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 Detroit Animal Care and Control safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Animal Care and Control's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Detroit Animal Care and Control have? ▼
Detroit Animal Care and Control has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,490.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Animal Care and Control had? ▼
Detroit Animal Care and Control has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-17 and the most recent on 2022-07-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Animal Care and Control? ▼
Detroit Animal Care and Control has been assessed $1,490 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,740 (a 45.6% reduction).
Does Detroit Animal Care and Control have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Animal Care and Control has 3 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Detroit Animal Care and Control operate in? ▼
Detroit Animal Care and Control operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Detroit Animal Care and Control rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Animal Care and Control ranks #81,593 (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 Detroit Animal Care and Control's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Animal Care and Control's total OSHA penalty of $1,490 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, DF in San Juan, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,488 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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