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Other Services · Sterling Heights, MI

Ground Effects LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ground Effects LLC ranks #43,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,550
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#43,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ground Effects LLC in Sterling Heights, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ground Effects LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roger's Automotive in Siloam Springs, AR is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#43,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ground Effects LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ground Effects LLC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$7,550 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ground Effects LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVI DEPARTMENT OF HUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARLINGTON COUNTY EQU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BODY HEAT TANNING SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GRIFFIN FAST LUBE NE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LAFAYETTE - CITY GAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PRESTIGE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SERVICE KING PAINT &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CORPORATION OF THE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CAROLINA LINEN MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CALIBER HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRENTON-STREET, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SPRAY CRAFT AUTO PAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRAND FORKS WELDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRENTWOOD - SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF VIRGINIA BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Ground Effects LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Ground Effects LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Ground Effects LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Ground Effects LLC is the #658 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($7,550).

How Ground Effects LLC Compares

Ground Effects LLC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-04-06

Last Inspection

2022-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,517 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$15,100

Current Penalty Amount

$7,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,550 from the initial assessment of $15,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Ground Effects LLC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ground Effects LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $7,550 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,517 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,550 here).

Kmart Corporation #3842 $7,550 CA Cintas Corporation No. 2 $7,590 NV National Tire and Battery $7,595 MN Alsco INC. $7,505 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

VI Department of Human Services 3 insp. Frederiksted, VI Arlington County Equipment Bureau 3 insp. Arlington, VA Virginia Department of Transportation 3 insp. Mechanicsville, VA Body Heat Tanning Salon 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kmart Corporation #3842
Oakdale, CA
2 inspections $7,550
Jewish Community Center
Vestal, NY
0 inspections $0
Roger's Automotive
Siloam Springs, AR
0 inspections $0
Hudson's Mobile Glass Service
Haltom City, TX
0 inspections $0
Finish Line Car Wash
Paducah, KY
0 inspections $0

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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 Ground Effects LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ground Effects LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ground Effects LLC have? ▼
Ground Effects LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Ground Effects LLC had? ▼
Ground Effects LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-06 and the most recent on 2022-08-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ground Effects LLC? ▼
Ground Effects LLC has been assessed $7,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ground Effects LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ground Effects LLC 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 Ground Effects LLC operate in? ▼
Ground Effects LLC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811121). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ground Effects LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ground Effects LLC ranks #43,205 (the upper 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 Ground Effects LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ground Effects LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,550 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roger's Automotive in Siloam Springs, AR is a similar other services 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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