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Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance ranks #35,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,990
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,204
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,990. 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 DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lambdanets, Inc. in Columbus, OH is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#35,204
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$9,990 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMODERNE GLASS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIGN ENTERPRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CAMRETT LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SOURCE,INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARYPAUL LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPASS LAND SURVEYO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HDH ASSOCIATES PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PLANT SCIENCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERGUTH LABORATORIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RICHARD BEST TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOORE SIGN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDIGO 48, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORBIT LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICARE SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BLD SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KOMYO AMERICA CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Detroit DPW Traffic …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services 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 DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance ranks #120 at $9,990 current penalty.

How Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance Compares

Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance's 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-23

Last Inspection

2013-09-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,995

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $4,995 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$19,450

Current Penalty Amount

$9,990

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,460 from the initial assessment of $19,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 21 1.2
Total Penalty $9,990 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,995 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,990 here).

Marcellus Energy Services LLC $10,000 NY Prism Laboratories, INC. $10,000 NC First Graphic Services, INC. $10,000 TX Aep $10,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Moderne Glass CO. 2 insp. Aliquippa, PA Sign Enterprise INC. 2 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Camrett Logistics 2 insp. Atkins, VA Mail Source,INC 2 insp. Fall Creek, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kinkaid Veterinary Hospital
Ponca City, OK
0 inspections $0
Lexicon
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
Dawn Technologies
Plymouth, MI
0 inspections $0
Lambdanets, Inc.
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Marcellus Energy Services LLC
Lackawanna, NY
2 inspections $10,000

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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 DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance have? ▼
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,990.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance had? ▼
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-23 and the most recent on 2013-09-23. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance? ▼
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance has been assessed $9,990 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,450 (a 48.6% reduction).
Does Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance has 14 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 Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance operate in? ▼
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance ranks #35,204 (the upper 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 DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit DPW Traffic Engineering Div Maintenance's total OSHA penalty of $9,990 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lambdanets, Inc. in Columbus, OH is a similar professional & technical services 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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