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Lansing Board of Water & Light

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lansing Board of Water & Light ranks #21,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$16,520
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#21,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lansing Board of Water & Light in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lansing Board of Water & Light 11 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chugach Electric Association INC in Tyonek - Beluga River, AK is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,660 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#21,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lansing Board of Water & Light compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lansing Board of Water & Light runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$16,520 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lansing Board of Water & Light.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.89.91112.113.2123456789OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRENTON WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 32TOWN OF DOVER FOXCROFT, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 85HANWHA Q CELLS USA, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23FALLSBURG TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43CITY OF VALLEJO, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 47TOWN OF MONTVILLE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 78CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11AAA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30CINNAMINSON SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32PRAIRIE STATE GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56WATERTOWN CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19NORTH JERSEY DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 11PHILADELPHIA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23TOWN OF LEDYARD, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26RENSSELAER CO SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19EAST BAY MUNICIPAL U…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12Lansing Board of Wat…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16
Lansing Board of Water & Light has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lansing Board of Water & Light in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Lansing Board of Water & Light is the #265 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($16,520).

How Lansing Board of Water & Light Compares

Lansing Board of Water & Light's 1.45 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2013-09-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,502

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 11 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,502 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$42,350

Current Penalty Amount

$16,520

Penalty Reduction

61.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,830 from the initial assessment of $42,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Lansing Board of Water & Light compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lansing Board of Water & Light Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 16 6.1
Total Penalty $16,520 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,502 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lansing Board of Water & Light, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,520 here).

Qualcomm INC $16,540 CA Eversource Energy $16,550 MA Chugach Electric Association INC $16,660 AK Swedesboro Wastewater Treatment Plant $16,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Trenton Water Works 11 insp. Trenton, NJ Town of Dover Foxcroft 11 insp. Dover Foxcroft, ME Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. 11 insp. Dalton, GA Town of Plainville 11 insp. Plainville, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sun Reports Inc.
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0
Qualcomm INC
San Diego, CA
4 inspections $16,540
Eversource Energy
New Bedford, MA
3 inspections $16,550
Panatec Corporation
Englishtown, NJ
0 inspections $0
Chugach Electric Association INC
Tyonek - Beluga River, AK
2 inspections $16,660

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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 Lansing Board of Water & Light safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lansing Board of Water & Light's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 11 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lansing Board of Water & Light have? ▼
Lansing Board of Water & Light has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Lansing Board of Water & Light had? ▼
Lansing Board of Water & Light has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2013-09-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lansing Board of Water & Light? ▼
Lansing Board of Water & Light has been assessed $16,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,350 (a 61.0% reduction).
Does Lansing Board of Water & Light have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lansing Board of Water & Light has 12 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 Lansing Board of Water & Light operate in? ▼
Lansing Board of Water & Light operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lansing Board of Water & Light rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lansing Board of Water & Light ranks #21,700 (the top quarter 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 Lansing Board of Water & Light's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lansing Board of Water & Light's total OSHA penalty of $16,520 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chugach Electric Association INC in Tyonek - Beluga River, AK is a similar utilities employer with $16,660 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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