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Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist in Merrill, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division in Capitol Heights, MD is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,450 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF SOLON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ADAMS - FIRE & EMERG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. FOOD AND DRUG A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. GENERAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RUSH TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NYS UCS YONKERS FAMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17JOHNSON CITY VILL VI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EWING TWP-PENNINGTON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARCADE TN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PENNINGTON BOROUGH D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MILLSTONE VALLEY FIR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYCFD ENGINE 279, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GOSHEN VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF STONINGTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Jonesfield Lakefield…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist ranks #1,210 at $2,450 current penalty.

How Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist Compares

Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist's 5.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-05-24

Last Inspection

2014-02-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$817

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $817 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$5,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,450

Penalty Reduction

53.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,850 from the initial assessment of $5,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $2,450 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $817 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,450 here).

City of the Dalles $2,450 OR Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division $2,450 MD Town of Burlington $2,460 CT Riverside City Fire Department $2,430 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Solon 3 insp. Solon, ME Adams - Fire & Emergency Services 3 insp. Adams, TN U.S. Food and Drug Administration 3 insp. Beaverton, OR U.S.D.a - Forest Service - Klamath National Forest 3 insp. Happy Camp, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

MI Doc Saginaw Correctional Facility
Freeland, MI
3 inspections $2,450
City of the Dalles
The Dalles, OR
2 inspections $2,450
Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division
Capitol Heights, MD
3 inspections $2,450
CJ Suppression
Corona, CA
0 inspections $0
Town of Burlington
Burlington, CT
6 inspections $2,460

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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 Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist have? ▼
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist had? ▼
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-24 and the most recent on 2014-02-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist? ▼
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist has been assessed $2,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,300 (a 53.8% reduction).
Does Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist operate in? ▼
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist ranks #72,791 (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 Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Dist's total OSHA penalty of $2,450 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division in Capitol Heights, MD is a similar public administration employer with $2,450 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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