Public Administration · Dexter, MI

Dexter Village of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dexter Village of ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty16% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$950
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dexter Village of in Dexter, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Dexter Village of 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,215 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Barkhamsted in Barkhamsted, CT is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $960 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection: 15.8%
of violations were serious: #87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Dexter Village of

$950
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Dexter Village of runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$950 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Dexter Village of.

Dexter Village of has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Dexter Village of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Dexter Village of sits at penalty rank #1,517 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($950 assessed).

How Dexter Village of Compares

Dexter Village of's 9.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-29

Last Inspection

2013-06-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $475 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

15.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

84.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,100

Current Penalty Amount

$950

Penalty Reduction

69.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,150 from the initial assessment of $3,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Dexter Village of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dexter Village of	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	19	6.4
Total Penalty	$950	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$475	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($950 here).

Town of Barkhamsted $960 CT City of Maricopa - Police Department $938 AZ City of Sierra Vista Public Works Yard $938 AZ City of los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks $935 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Montpelier 2 insp. Montpelier, VT City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Calaveras County Public Works 2 insp. Mountain Ranch, CA Middlebury, Town of 2 insp. Middlebury, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Barkhamsted

Barkhamsted, CT

2 inspections $960

City of Maricopa - Police Department

Maricopa, AZ

2 inspections $938

City of Sierra Vista Public Works Yard

Sierra Vista, AZ

2 inspections $938

City of los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks

Los Angeles, CA

2 inspections $935

CA Dept Corrections & Rehab Chino Inst for Men

Chino, CA

2 inspections $935

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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 Dexter Village of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dexter Village of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Dexter Village of have? ▼

Dexter Village of has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $950.

How many OSHA inspections has Dexter Village of had? ▼

Dexter Village of has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-29 and the most recent on 2013-06-18. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dexter Village of? ▼

Dexter Village of has been assessed $950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,100 (a 69.4% reduction).

Does Dexter Village of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dexter Village of 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 Dexter Village of operate in? ▼

Dexter Village of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Dexter Village of rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dexter Village of ranks #87,215 (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 Dexter Village of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dexter Village of's total OSHA penalty of $950 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Barkhamsted in Barkhamsted, CT is a similar public administration employer with $960 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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