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Dte Energy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dte Energy has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Dte Energy in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dte Energy 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Public Service Company of Colorado in Pueblo, CO is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
74%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Dte Energy compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dte Energy runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Dte Energy

The federal enforcement record for Dte Energy in Detroit, MI includes 5 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $14,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,000 - a 5.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,800. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-01-13 to 2021-06-30, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-01-13

Last Inspection

2021-06-30

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$14,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

5.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $14,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Dte Energy compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dte Energy Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $14,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dte Energy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dte Energy's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dte Energy have? ▼
Dte Energy has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dte Energy had? ▼
Dte Energy has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-13 and the most recent on 2021-06-30. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dte Energy? ▼
Dte Energy has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,800 (a 5.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Dte Energy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dte Energy has 2 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.
Has Dte Energy been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Dte Energy, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Dte Energy operate in? ▼
Dte Energy operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Dte Energy owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dte Energy owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Dte Energy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dte Energy's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Public Service Company of Colorado in Pueblo, CO is a similar utilities employer with $14,000 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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