Public Administration · Detroit, MI

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty88% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$8,200
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #41,118
of 100,495 penalized employers

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,200. 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 Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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, Finney County Sheriffs Office in Garden City, KS is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 87.5%
of violations were serious: 59%
of penalized employers rank lower

Detroit Public Schools…

$8,200
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,200 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy

The federal enforcement record for Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy in Detroit, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (87.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $11,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,200 - a 25.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,100. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-09-13 to 2019-11-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-09-13

Last Inspection

2019-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,100 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

87.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$8,200

Penalty Reduction

25.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.1
Violations	8	6.4
Total Penalty	$8,200	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,100	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. 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 Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy have? ▼

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,200.

How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy had? ▼

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-13 and the most recent on 2019-11-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy? ▼

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy has been assessed $8,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 25.5% reduction).

Does Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy has 7 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 Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy operate in? ▼

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy's total OSHA penalty of $8,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Finney County Sheriffs Office in Garden City, KS is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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