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Educational Services · Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grand Haven Area Public Schools ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grand Haven Area Public Schools in Grand Haven, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grand Haven Area Public Schools 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flint Community Schools in Flint, MI is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grand Haven Area Public Schools runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Grand Haven Area Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE ESC. DRA. MARÍA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCIS A DESMARES S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLETOWN ECSD - MO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RHINEBECK CSD MIDDLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VICTOR VALLEY COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EDUCATION - NASHVILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ABINGDON-AVON CUSD #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PIONEER CSD ARCADE E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALVERNO COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0N COLLINS CSD ELEM S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOE ROBERT E. PEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOSHEN CSD ADMIN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CAYUGA CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BAYONNE HIGH SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Grand Haven Area Pub…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Grand Haven Area Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Grand Haven Area Public Schools ranks #598 at $2,250 current penalty.

How Grand Haven Area Public Schools Compares

Grand Haven Area Public Schools's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-31

Last Inspection

2013-04-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Grand Haven Area Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand Haven Area Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $2,250 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School $2,250 AZ Bob Jones University $2,250 SC University of Pittsburgh $2,250 PA Rutland City Public Schools $2,251 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newport-Mesa Unified School District 2 insp. Costa Mesa, CA Knowlton Township Elementary School 2 insp. Delaware, NJ Lawrence High School 2 insp. Lawrenceville, NJ DE Esc. Dra. María Cadilla DE MartíNez 2 insp. Arecibo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rainbow Early Learning Center
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0
Flint Community Schools
Flint, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School
Tolleson, AZ
2 inspections $2,250
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $2,250
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
3 inspections $2,250

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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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grand Haven Area Public Schools's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Grand Haven Area Public Schools have? ▼
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Grand Haven Area Public Schools had? ▼
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-31 and the most recent on 2013-04-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grand Haven Area Public Schools? ▼
Grand Haven Area Public Schools has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Grand Haven Area Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 4 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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools operate in? ▼
Grand Haven Area Public Schools 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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grand Haven Area Public Schools ranks #74,431 (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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grand Haven Area Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flint Community Schools in Flint, MI is a similar educational services employer with $2,250 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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