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Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. 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 Wastewater Treatment PLT 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rancho Murieta Community Services District in Rncho Murieta, CA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,780 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONROE M.U.A. OPERATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF OCEAN GATE WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WESTON POWER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANDY CREEK WTP - STORAGE BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATH COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT - WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF SOUTH HILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MONROE COUNTY VANLARE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMHERST COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CANANDAIGUA CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THERESA VILL WATER SHED #1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST SOLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEE COUNTY PSA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOUNSFIELD TN WATER DISTRICT #3 METER VAULT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THREE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DIST.-WALSHVILLE STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Wastewater Treatment PLT in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT is the #685 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,800).

How Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT Compares

Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-01

Last Inspection

2012-04-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,200 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $1,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Rancho Murieta Community Services District $1,780 CA Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept $1,840 IL Town of Plymouth $1,752 CT Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property $1,750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Monroe M.U.a. Operations 2 insp. Williamstown, NJ Borough of Atlantic Highlands Water Department 2 insp. Atlantic Highlands, NJ Borough of Ocean Gate Water Department 2 insp. Ocean Gate, NJ Weston Power Plant 2 insp. Rothschild, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rancho Murieta Community Services District
Rncho Murieta, CA
3 inspections $1,780
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept
Woodlawn, IL
2 inspections $1,840
Town of Plymouth
Pequabuck, CT
3 inspections $1,752
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property
Chino Valley, AZ
4 inspections $1,750
First Taxing District, City of Norwalk
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $1,862

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What to do with this record

Use Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT against Rancho Murieta Community Services District, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Wastewater Treatment PLT safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT have? ▼
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT had? ▼
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-01 and the most recent on 2012-04-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT? ▼
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT has 3 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 Wastewater Treatment PLT operate in? ▼
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT ranks #78,503 (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 Wastewater Treatment PLT's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rancho Murieta Community Services District in Rncho Murieta, CA is a similar utilities employer with $1,780 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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