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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Douglas, MI

Kalamazoo Ferry Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kalamazoo Ferry Company ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$12,250
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kalamazoo Ferry Company in Douglas, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kalamazoo Ferry Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, NE is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,200 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kalamazoo Ferry Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kalamazoo Ferry Company runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$12,250 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kalamazoo Ferry Company.

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Kalamazoo Ferry Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kalamazoo Ferry Company in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Kalamazoo Ferry Company is the #229 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($12,250).

How Kalamazoo Ferry Company Compares

Kalamazoo Ferry Company's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-13

Last Inspection

2014-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,125 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$19,600

Current Penalty Amount

$12,250

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,350 from the initial assessment of $19,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Kalamazoo Ferry Company compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kalamazoo Ferry Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 14 5.1
Total Penalty $12,250 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,125 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kalamazoo Ferry Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,250 here).

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium $12,200 NE Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation $12,308 ME Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort $12,158 AZ Rise - Rockland Indoor Shooting INC. $12,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Area 15 las Vegas, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Festival Fun Parks LLC 2 insp. Bristol, CT Little River Investment Group L.P. 2 insp. Canton, GA Fire Lake Arena Management, INC. 2 insp. Eagle River, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, SD
0 inspections $0
Tanner Tracy Racing
Bondurant, IA
0 inspections $0
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $12,200
Treasure Cove Resort Marina & Restaurant
Riverhead, NY
0 inspections $0
Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation
Carabaset VLY, ME
3 inspections $12,308

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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 Kalamazoo Ferry Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kalamazoo Ferry Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kalamazoo Ferry Company have? ▼
Kalamazoo Ferry Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Kalamazoo Ferry Company had? ▼
Kalamazoo Ferry Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-13 and the most recent on 2014-06-13. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kalamazoo Ferry Company? ▼
Kalamazoo Ferry Company has been assessed $12,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,600 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does Kalamazoo Ferry Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kalamazoo Ferry Company has 10 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 Kalamazoo Ferry Company operate in? ▼
Kalamazoo Ferry Company operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713930). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kalamazoo Ferry Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kalamazoo Ferry Company ranks #29,383 (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 Kalamazoo Ferry Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kalamazoo Ferry Company's total OSHA penalty of $12,250 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, NE is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $12,200 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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