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Forsyth TWP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forsyth TWP has a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$5,580
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,758
of 100,495 penalized employers

Forsyth TWP in Gwinn, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,580. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Forsyth TWP 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Correctional Health Service, CORP in Ponce, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
48%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Forsyth TWP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Forsyth TWP runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$5,580 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Forsyth TWP

The federal enforcement record for Forsyth TWP in Gwinn, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 21 violations, translating to 10.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (28.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (4.8%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $11,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,580 - a 51.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,790. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-18 to 2014-03-04, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-18

Last Inspection

2014-03-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,790

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $2,790 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.8% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,580

Penalty Reduction

51.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,820 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Forsyth TWP compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Forsyth TWP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 21 6.4
Total Penalty $5,580 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,790 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forsyth TWP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forsyth TWP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 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 Forsyth TWP have? ▼
Forsyth TWP has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,580.
How many OSHA inspections has Forsyth TWP had? ▼
Forsyth TWP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-18 and the most recent on 2014-03-04. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forsyth TWP? ▼
Forsyth TWP has been assessed $5,580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 51.1% reduction).
Does Forsyth TWP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forsyth TWP has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Forsyth TWP operate in? ▼
Forsyth TWP operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Forsyth TWP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forsyth TWP's total OSHA penalty of $5,580 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Correctional Health Service, CORP in Ponce, PR is a similar public administration employer with $5,600 in current penalties.

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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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