Public Administration · Traverse City, MI

Grand Traverse CNTY

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grand Traverse CNTY ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grand Traverse CNTY in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. 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 Traverse CNTY 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Town of Bingham in The Forks PLT, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grand Traverse CNTY compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grand Traverse CNTY runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Grand Traverse CNTY.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF SALEM CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HOBOKEN FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ESSEX COUNTY PROSECU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OTTUMWA, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PALMYRA FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN JUAN, COUNTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF BEARDSTOWN -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOROUGH OF ALLENDALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTAMENTO DE LA F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GLOBE MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CA DEPT. OF CORRECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MACEDON TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAMDEN COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREENBRIER - FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VILLAGE OF LENZBURG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THIELLS-ROSEVILLE FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLUMBIA-FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Grand Traverse CNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Grand Traverse CNTY has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Grand Traverse CNTY in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Grand Traverse CNTY sits at penalty rank #1,598 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($700 assessed).

How Grand Traverse CNTY Compares

Grand Traverse CNTY's 1.00 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 runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-01

Last Inspection

2013-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $700 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Grand Traverse CNTY compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand Traverse CNTY Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $700 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grand Traverse CNTY, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Traverse CNTY safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Grand Traverse CNTY's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Grand Traverse CNTY have?
Grand Traverse CNTY has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Grand Traverse CNTY had?
Grand Traverse CNTY has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-01 and the most recent on 2013-06-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grand Traverse CNTY?
Grand Traverse CNTY has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Grand Traverse CNTY have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Grand Traverse CNTY has 2 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 Traverse CNTY operate in?
Grand Traverse CNTY operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grand Traverse CNTY rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grand Traverse CNTY ranks #90,281 (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 Traverse CNTY's safety record compare to industry average?
Grand Traverse CNTY's total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Bingham in The Forks PLT, ME is a similar public administration employer with $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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