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Escanaba City Waste Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Escanaba City Waste Water ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Escanaba City Waste Water in Escanaba, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Escanaba City Waste Water 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Tulare in Tulare, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Escanaba City Waste Water compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Escanaba City Waste Water runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Escanaba City Waste Water.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANTUA TOWNSHIP M.U.A., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA GAS OF PA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PHILADELPHIA VILL WW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERWIN UTILITIES - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG FLATS TN DPW CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARTHAGE/WEST CARTHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE CITY OF WESTMORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADISON SUBURBAN UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROWNSVILLE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENOA TN KING FERRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SENECA COUNTY SNAKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK GROVE MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLETE INC DBA MINNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BURLINGTON TWP WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMONTON MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL LABOR SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Escanaba City Waste …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Escanaba City Waste Water has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Escanaba City Waste Water in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Escanaba City Waste Water sits at penalty rank #804 of 866 penalized establishments ($400 assessed).

How Escanaba City Waste Water Compares

Escanaba City Waste Water's 0.50 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 below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-13

Last Inspection

2024-08-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Escanaba City Waste Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Escanaba City Waste Water Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Escanaba City Waste Water, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

City of Tulare $400 CA P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County $400 WA Public Utility Dist No 1 $400 WA Aes Hawaii INC $400 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mantua Township M.U.a. 2 insp. Mantua, NJ Aee 2 insp. Humacao, PR Columbia Gas of PA 2 insp. Washington, PA Philadelphia Vill WWTP Lift Station #1 2 insp. Philadelphia, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Tulare
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $400
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County
Cathlamet, WA
2 inspections $400
Public Utility Dist No 1
Wenatchee, WA
3 inspections $400
Aes Hawaii INC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $400
Eugene Water & Electric Board
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $390

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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 Escanaba City Waste Water safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Escanaba City Waste Water's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Escanaba City Waste Water have? ▼
Escanaba City Waste Water has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Escanaba City Waste Water had? ▼
Escanaba City Waste Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-13 and the most recent on 2024-08-20. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Escanaba City Waste Water? ▼
Escanaba City Waste Water has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Escanaba City Waste Water have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Escanaba City Waste Water has 1 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 Escanaba City Waste Water operate in? ▼
Escanaba City Waste Water 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 Escanaba City Waste Water rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Escanaba City Waste Water ranks #94,479 (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 Escanaba City Waste Water's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Escanaba City Waste Water's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Tulare in Tulare, CA is a similar utilities employer with $400 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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