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Administrative & Waste Services · Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Great Lakes Environmental LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Environmental LLC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Environmental LLC in Sault Sainte Marie, 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: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Lakes Environmental LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #91,681 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 Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Northwest Ultra Clear INC in Seattle, WA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#91,681
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 Great Lakes Environmental LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Lakes Environmental LLC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Lakes Environmental LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERSTATE WASTE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED STAFFING ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35280 PRODUCTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WOODBURY HEIGHTS BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SIGNATURE LANDSCAPE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DENSON TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIG BEN'S TREE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STEVE'S LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAUNIUS ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAPE-KIL PEST CONROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SHUE BROTHERS EXCAVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRESNO COUNTY PRIVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HIREQUEST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHANKS ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXCEL TREE EXPERT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MBI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEA BRIGHT DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARLSON BUILDING MAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Great Lakes Environm…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Great Lakes Environmental LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Great Lakes Environmental LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Great Lakes Environmental LLC is the #3,120 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Great Lakes Environmental LLC Compares

Great Lakes Environmental LLC's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-30

Last Inspection

2021-07-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $200 from the initial assessment of $800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Great Lakes Environmental LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Lakes Environmental LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Lakes Environmental LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Apex Security Service $600 CA Ray's Tree Service $600 NC Northwest Ultra Clear INC $600 WA County of Sacramento Waste Management & Recycling $600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Interstate Waste Services INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ United Staffing Associates LLC 2 insp. Oxnard, CA 5280 Productions LLC 2 insp. Lakewood, CO Woodbury Heights Borough DPW 2 insp. Woodbury Heights, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Apex Security Service
Blythe, CA
2 inspections $600
Ray's Tree Service
Belmont, NC
2 inspections $600
Northwest Ultra Clear INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $600
County of Sacramento Waste Management & Recycling
Sloughhouse, CA
2 inspections $600
Northwoods Property Management
Crystal Falls, MI
2 inspections $600

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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 Great Lakes Environmental LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Environmental LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Lakes Environmental LLC have? ▼
Great Lakes Environmental LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Environmental LLC had? ▼
Great Lakes Environmental LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-30 and the most recent on 2021-07-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Environmental LLC? ▼
Great Lakes Environmental LLC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $800 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Great Lakes Environmental LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Lakes Environmental LLC 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 Great Lakes Environmental LLC operate in? ▼
Great Lakes Environmental LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Lakes Environmental LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Environmental LLC ranks #91,681 (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 Great Lakes Environmental LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Lakes Environmental LLC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Northwest Ultra Clear INC in Seattle, WA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $600 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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