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Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept ranks #74,861 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,180
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,861
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept in Hillsdale, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,180. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,861 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jungle Erv's Boat Tours in Everglades City, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,861
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,180 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWASTE ELIMINATOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REPUBLIC SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAY COUNTIES WASTE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF REDDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PACIFIC NORTHERN ENV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7I.C.M. INSULATION, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19EJB FACILITIES SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OPTIMUS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLLINWOOD - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SEMCO SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TOWNSHIP OF WEST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20POWER COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CHENANGO CO NORTH NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PLAMASTIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLEAN EARTH OF NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RYAN TREE CARE, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ELWOOD STAFFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Hillsdale Rural Fire…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept sits at penalty rank #2,499 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($2,180 assessed).

How Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept Compares

Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-13

Last Inspection

2011-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$727

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $727 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$4,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,180

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $4,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $2,180 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $727 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,180 here).

Pyramid53, LLC $2,185 CA Express Employment Professionals $2,173 TX Express Services INC. $2,160 NJ F.W. Russell & Sons Disposal INC. $2,200 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Waste Eliminator, INC. 3 insp. Norcross, GA Republic Services, INC. 3 insp. Missoula, MT Bay Counties Waste Serv INC DBA Bay Counties Smart 3 insp. Sunnyvale, CA Town of Redding 3 insp. Redding, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Stamford, CT
0 inspections $0
Jungle Erv's Boat Tours
Everglades City, FL
0 inspections $0
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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 Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept have? ▼
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,180.
How many OSHA inspections has Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept had? ▼
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-13 and the most recent on 2011-07-28. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept? ▼
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept has been assessed $2,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,700 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept has 9 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 Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept operate in? ▼
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561990). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept ranks #74,861 (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 Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hillsdale Rural Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $2,180 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jungle Erv's Boat Tours in Everglades City, FL is a similar administrative & waste 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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