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Detroit Dept of Transportation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Dept of Transportation ranks #11,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$27,690
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#11,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Dept of Transportation in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,690. 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 Dept of Transportation 7 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 59 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, WFS (Austin) in Las Vegas, NV is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.4
violations per inspection
44.1%
of violations were serious
#11,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 59 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (8.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Detroit Dept of Transportation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit Dept of Transportation 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

$27,690 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Detroit Dept of Transportation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAARON THOMAS COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5PATTERSON WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12LSG SKY CHEFS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7LOGISTEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14UNION TANK CAR CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11SHELFORD'S BOAT, LTD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7TOTE MARITIME ALASKA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5FRICK SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 53OFFSHORE SYSTEMS KENAI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BOB LYNCH MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11Detroit Dept of Tran…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 59
Detroit Dept of Transportation has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 59 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Dept of Transportation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Detroit Dept of Transportation is the #520 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($27,690).

How Detroit Dept of Transportation Compares

Detroit Dept of Transportation's 8.43 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-06-03

Last Inspection

2013-03-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,956

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. That's $3,956 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

44.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

6.8% of total

29

Other-Than-Serious

49.2% 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

$28,790

Current Penalty Amount

$27,690

Penalty Reduction

3.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $28,790. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Detroit Dept of Transportation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit Dept of Transportation Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 59 3.2
Total Penalty $27,690 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,956 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit Dept of Transportation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,690 here).

Star Shuttle & Charter $27,700 TX Muscatine Logistics, LLC $27,703 IA Zacky & Sons Poultry, LLC $27,765 CA U.S. Postal Service $27,818 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Aaron Thomas Company, INC. 7 insp. Crest Hill, IL Patterson Warehousing, INC. 7 insp. Fulton, NY Container Maintenance Corporation 7 insp. Wilmington, NC LSG SKY Chefs 7 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

WFS (Austin)
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Star Shuttle & Charter
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $27,700
Muscatine Logistics, LLC
Muscatine, IA
3 inspections $27,703
U.S. Postal Service
Grand Rapids, MI
23 inspections $27,713
Tampa International Airport
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Dept of Transportation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Dept of Transportation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 7 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Detroit Dept of Transportation have? ▼
Detroit Dept of Transportation has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,690.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Dept of Transportation had? ▼
Detroit Dept of Transportation has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-03 and the most recent on 2013-03-18. This averages 8.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Dept of Transportation? ▼
Detroit Dept of Transportation has been assessed $27,690 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,790 (a 3.8% reduction).
Does Detroit Dept of Transportation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Dept of Transportation has 26 serious violations, and 4 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 Dept of Transportation operate in? ▼
Detroit Dept of Transportation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485113). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Detroit Dept of Transportation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Dept of Transportation ranks #11,752 (the top quarter 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 Dept of Transportation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Dept of Transportation's total OSHA penalty of $27,690 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, WFS (Austin) in Las Vegas, NV is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.