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Dte Energy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dte Energy ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 (2.5x 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 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dte Energy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHERESA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FAIR HAVEN VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF CARBONDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PLEASANT VIEW UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MARION NATURAL GAS-A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MOHAWK VALLEY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ONE GAS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CAMDEN COUNTY MUA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ROCKLAND TN LIVINGST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15WEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DEPOSIT VILL WASTEWA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN ELECTRIC P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NIAGARA FALLS WATER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SWEDESBORO WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4AUBURN CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21ENDICOTT VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20ALTERNATE ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9Dte Energy, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
Dte Energy has 5 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.

Dte Energy in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Dte Energy sits at penalty rank #298 of 866 penalized establishments ($14,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dte Energy Compares

Dte Energy's 0.60 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dte Energy Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $14,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dte Energy, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

Public Service Company of Colorado $14,000 CO Allete INC DBA Minnesota Power $14,000 MN Township of Parsippany Troy-Hills $14,000 NJ Borough of Ocean Gate Water Department $14,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Theresa Vill WWTP 5 insp. Theresa, NY Alexandria Bay Vill WWTP 5 insp. Alexandria Bay, NY Fair Haven Vill Water Pump Station #1989 5 insp. Fair Haven, NY Binghamton City Water Filtration Plant 5 insp. Binghamton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Public Service Company of Colorado
Pueblo, CO
3 inspections $14,000
Allete INC DBA Minnesota Power
Schroeder, MN
2 inspections $14,000
Township of Parsippany Troy-Hills
Parsippany, NJ
3 inspections $14,000
Borough of Ocean Gate Water Department
Ocean Gate, NJ
2 inspections $14,000
C&C-Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Des
Kailua, HI
3 inspections $14,000

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What to do with this record

Use Dte Energy's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dte Energy against Public Service Company of Colorado, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Dte Energy's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
  • Dte Energy also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M 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.
Where does Dte Energy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dte Energy ranks #25,972 (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 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 $5,509 per employer (2.5x 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.
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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