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Educational Services · Eastpointe, MI

East Detroit High School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Detroit High School ranks #37,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,200
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

East Detroit High School in Eastpointe, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East Detroit High School 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The University of Toledo in Toledo, OH is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#37,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How East Detroit High School compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows East Detroit High School runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$9,200 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is East Detroit High School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHBAY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ERIE COMMUNITY COLLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32RSU 25, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PHOENIX CSD MICHAEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF HANCOCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26JERSEY CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LAKELAND CENTRAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALLKILL CSD HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSED NYS MUSEUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PEACE COLLEGE OF RAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FOLSOM CORDOVA UNIFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUNY CORTLAND SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3IUPUI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH CAROLINA STATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROCHESTER CSD JOHN M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAN LORENZO UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1East Detroit High Sc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
East Detroit High School has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

East Detroit High School in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, East Detroit High School sits at penalty rank #297 of 856 penalized establishments ($9,200 assessed).

How East Detroit High School Compares

East Detroit High School's 6.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-10

Last Inspection

2015-09-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $3,067 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$20,200

Current Penalty Amount

$9,200

Penalty Reduction

54.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,000 from the initial assessment of $20,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How East Detroit High School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Detroit High School Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 20 5.7
Total Penalty $9,200 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,067 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East Detroit High School, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,200 here).

McDaniel College, INC $9,223 MD Fremont Unified School District $9,250 CA Pajaro Valley Unified School District $9,150 CA Oklahoma City University $9,254 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Northbay LLC 3 insp. North East, MD Erie Community College N Campus 3 insp. Williamsville, NY Rsu 25 3 insp. Bucksport, ME Phoenix CSD Michael Maroun Elementary School 3 insp. Phoenix, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

McDaniel College, INC
Westminster, MD
2 inspections $9,223
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
5 inspections $9,250
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA
3 inspections $9,150
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Troy School District
Troy, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 East Detroit High School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East Detroit High School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does East Detroit High School have? ▼
East Detroit High School has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,200.
How many OSHA inspections has East Detroit High School had? ▼
East Detroit High School has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-10 and the most recent on 2015-09-02. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East Detroit High School? ▼
East Detroit High School has been assessed $9,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,200 (a 54.5% reduction).
Does East Detroit High School have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East Detroit High School has 10 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 East Detroit High School operate in? ▼
East Detroit High School operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does East Detroit High School rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East Detroit High School ranks #37,533 (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 East Detroit High School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East Detroit High School's total OSHA penalty of $9,200 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The University of Toledo in Toledo, OH is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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