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Essexville Public Safety Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Essexville Public Safety Department ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious
$2,750
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Essexville Public Safety Department in Essexville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Essexville Public Safety Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woodson County Sheriffs Office in Yates Center, KS is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Essexville Public Safety Department 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

$2,750 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Essexville Public Safety Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMEDFORD TOWNSHIP FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEEKSTOWN VOLUNTEER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SAN DIEGO CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KI KI ASSOCIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MADERA COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DECHERD - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DHS - HOMELAND SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BALTIMORE COUNTY GOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LOS ANGELES COUNTY F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIDDLETOWN CITY FD N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOREST SERVICE, ZIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROOSEVELT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HANCOCK VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Essexville Public Sa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Essexville Public Safety Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Essexville Public Safety Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Essexville Public Safety Department ranks #1,168 at $2,750 current penalty.

How Essexville Public Safety Department Compares

Essexville Public Safety Department's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 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

2

First Inspection

2017-02-06

Last Inspection

2017-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$5,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,750 from the initial assessment of $5,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Essexville Public Safety Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Essexville Public Safety Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $2,750 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Essexville Public Safety Department, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,750 here).

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center, Norco $2,755 CA Autoridad DE Edificios Publicos $2,775 PR Northern Nevada Correctional Center $2,714 NV County of Hawaii - South Kohala District Police $2,789 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) 2 insp. Medford, NJ Weekstown Volunteer Fire CO. 2 insp. Egg Harbor City, NJ Riverside County 2 insp. Riverside, CA City of San Diego Chollas Operations Yard 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rockwall County
Rockwall, TX
0 inspections $0
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center, Norco
Norco, CA
4 inspections $2,755
Force 3 Inc.
Great Falls, MT
0 inspections $0
AMC Fire Protection Inc.
Riverside, NJ
0 inspections $0
Woodson County Sheriffs Office
Yates Center, KS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Essexville Public Safety Department'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 Essexville Public Safety Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Essexville Public Safety Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Essexville Public Safety Department have? ▼
Essexville Public Safety Department has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Essexville Public Safety Department had? ▼
Essexville Public Safety Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-06 and the most recent on 2017-02-21. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Essexville Public Safety Department? ▼
Essexville Public Safety Department has been assessed $2,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Essexville Public Safety Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Essexville Public Safety Department has 6 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 Essexville Public Safety Department operate in? ▼
Essexville Public Safety Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Essexville Public Safety Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Essexville Public Safety Department ranks #70,382 (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 Essexville Public Safety Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Essexville Public Safety Department's total OSHA penalty of $2,750 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodson County Sheriffs Office in Yates Center, KS is a similar public administration 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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