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East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #51,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,800
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#51,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant in East Lansing, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant in Detroit, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,700 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#51,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$5,800 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.436.855.173.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVEOLIA ENERGY PHILAD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HIGHTSTOWN WATER TRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF LOS ANGELES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SYRACUSE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUMMERTOWN UTILITY-M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CORTLAND WAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26LAFAYETTE - WATER TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EAST KENTUCKY POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SRCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPERATIONS MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOUVERNEUR VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FULTON CITY LAKEVIEW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70East Lansing Wastewa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant sits at penalty rank #500 of 866 penalized establishments ($5,800 assessed).

How East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant Compares

East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-25

Last Inspection

2014-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,933 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

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

$12,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,800

Penalty Reduction

51.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,200 from the initial assessment of $12,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $5,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,933 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,800 here).

Santa Fe Irrigation District $5,730 CA Incline Village General Improvement District $5,708 NV Northern Star Generation Services Company LLC $5,670 FL NV Energy, INC $5,636 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Veolia Energy Philadelphia, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Hightstown Water Treatment Plant 3 insp. Hightstown, NJ City of los Angeles Department of Water and Power 3 insp. Sylmar, CA City of Syracuse Water Dept 3 insp. Syracuse, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Santa Fe Irrigation District
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
3 inspections $5,730
Incline Village General Improvement District
Incline Village, NV
3 inspections $5,708
Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $5,700
Northern Star Generation Services Company LLC
Bartow, FL
2 inspections $5,670
Post Electric
Panama City, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant have? ▼
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,800.
How many OSHA inspections has East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant had? ▼
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-25 and the most recent on 2014-12-09. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant? ▼
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant has been assessed $5,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,000 (a 51.7% reduction).
Does East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant has 12 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 Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #51,156 (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 East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $5,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant in Detroit, MI is a similar utilities employer with $5,700 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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