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Lake Township Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lake Township Fire Department ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lake Township Fire Department in Bridgman, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lake Township Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Hennepin County - Government Center in Minneapolis, MN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 Lake Township Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lake Township Fire Department runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Lake Township Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF MONTPELIER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF TRENTON LAW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CALAVERAS COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDDLEBURY, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORRECTIONS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HODGDON, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BELLE MEADE - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLLEGEDALE - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NIOTA - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WAYNESVILLE FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLEASANTVILLE VILL HWY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF SPARKS - SPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. IMMIGRATION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BELLEVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCHRA MORRISANIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PULASKI VEHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Lake Township Fire D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Lake Township Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Lake Township Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Lake Township Fire Department is the #1,478 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,050).

How Lake Township Fire Department Compares

Lake Township Fire Department's 2.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-09

Last Inspection

2023-08-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Lake Township Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lake Township Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $1,050 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lake Township Fire Department, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

City of Torrington $1,050 CT Hennepin County - Government Center $1,050 MN City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Waste Water Treatment Plant $1,050 AZ City of District Heights $1,050 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Montpelier 2 insp. Montpelier, VT City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Calaveras County Public Works 2 insp. Mountain Ranch, CA Middlebury, Town of 2 insp. Middlebury, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lansing Police Dept Investigations Div
Lansing, MI
2 inspections $1,050
City of Torrington
Torrington, CT
6 inspections $1,050
Hennepin County - Government Center
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $1,050
Richland Logan Fire Dept
Prescott, MI
3 inspections $1,050
City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Waste Water Treatment Plant
Benson, AZ
2 inspections $1,050

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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 Lake Township Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lake Township Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Lake Township Fire Department have? ▼
Lake Township Fire Department has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Lake Township Fire Department had? ▼
Lake Township Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-09 and the most recent on 2023-08-10. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lake Township Fire Department? ▼
Lake Township Fire Department has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lake Township Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lake Township Fire Department has 1 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 Lake Township Fire Department operate in? ▼
Lake Township Fire Department 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 Lake Township Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lake Township Fire Department ranks #85,936 (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 Lake Township Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lake Township Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hennepin County - Government Center in Minneapolis, MN is a similar public administration employer with $1,050 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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