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Highland Park Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Highland Park Police Department ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Highland Park Police Department in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Highland Park Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bay City, City of in Bay City, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Highland Park Police Department runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Highland Park Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARAMUS FD CO.#4 HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TRENTON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF QUINCY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49LOS ALAMOS COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF HUACHUCA CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CA CORRECTIONS CORCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF FLORENCE, PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HESPERIA RECREATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSDOT EAST AURORA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UT DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JASPER - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MHACY CURRAN COURT H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLARK COUNTY GOVERNM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Highland Park Police…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Highland Park Police Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Highland Park Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Highland Park Police Department sits at penalty rank #824 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

How Highland Park Police Department Compares

Highland Park Police Department's 3.50 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-22

Last Inspection

2018-11-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Highland Park Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Highland Park Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $6,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Highland Park Police Department, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

City of Lakewood $6,000 WA Township of Manchester Fire Department $6,000 NJ Irvington Municipal Court $6,000 NJ Departamento DE Correccion y Rehabilitacion $6,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paramus FD CO.#4 House 2 insp. Paramus, NJ Trenton Housing Authority 2 insp. Trenton, NJ City of Quincy 2 insp. Quincy, WA Los Alamos County Community Services Division 2 insp. Los Alamos, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Lakewood
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $6,000
Bay City, City of
Bay City, MI
2 inspections $6,000
Township of Manchester Fire Department
Manchester Township, NJ
2 inspections $6,000
Irvington Municipal Court
Irvington, NJ
4 inspections $6,000
Departamento DE Correccion y Rehabilitacion
Bayamon, PR
3 inspections $6,000

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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 Highland Park Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Highland Park Police Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Highland Park Police Department have? ▼
Highland Park Police Department has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Highland Park Police Department had? ▼
Highland Park Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-22 and the most recent on 2018-11-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Highland Park Police Department? ▼
Highland Park Police Department has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Highland Park Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Highland Park Police Department 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 Highland Park Police Department operate in? ▼
Highland Park Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Highland Park Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Highland Park Police Department ranks #50,303 (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 Highland Park Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Highland Park Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bay City, City of in Bay City, MI is a similar public administration employer with $6,000 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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