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Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$13,300
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Rockaway in Rockaway, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$13,300 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOH DLNR DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13IRVINGTON BOARD OF E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUENA VISTA PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BERGENFIELD POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MUNICIPIO DE MOCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLOYD COUNTY TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16OGDEN CITY CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCACS BROOKLYN FIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LONG ISLAND STATE VE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OLD TAPPAN POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11REAVIS HIGH SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HEWLETT BAY PARK VIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARTER COUNTY-COURTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Detroit Fire Dept En…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 sits at penalty rank #477 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($13,300 assessed).

How Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 Compares

Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26's 1.33 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-18

Last Inspection

2012-12-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,433 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$25,800

Current Penalty Amount

$13,300

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,500 from the initial assessment of $25,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $13,300 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,433 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,300 here).

Borough of Rockaway $13,300 NJ Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 S (Building) $13,300 NJ Good Will Fire Company Building $13,300 NJ County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works $13,277 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Soh DLNR Division of Conservations and Resources Enforcement 3 insp. Pearl City, HI Irvington Board of Education 3 insp. Irvington, NJ New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development 3 insp. New Brunswick, NJ Buena Vista Public Works Department 3 insp. Buena Vista, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Rockaway
Rockaway, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 S (Building)
Sewell, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Good Will Fire Company Building
Pemberton, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works
Pearisburg, VA
2 inspections $13,277
Volunteers of America Puerto Rico RRC, Inc.
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26'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 Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 have? ▼
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 had? ▼
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-18 and the most recent on 2012-12-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26? ▼
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 has been assessed $13,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,800 (a 48.4% reduction).
Does Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 operate in? ▼
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 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 Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 ranks #27,196 (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 Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26's total OSHA penalty of $13,300 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Rockaway in Rockaway, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $13,300 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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