Public Administration · Lansing, MI

Lansing Housing Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lansing Housing Commission ranks #89,904 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$720
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #89,904
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lansing Housing Commission in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $720. 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 Housing Commission 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,904 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Jacksonville Fire Company - Building in Bordentown, NJ is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection: 70.6%
of violations were serious: #89,904
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Lansing Housing Commis…

$720
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Lansing Housing Commission runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$720 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Lansing Housing Commission.

Lansing Housing Commission has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Lansing Housing Commission in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Lansing Housing Commission sits at penalty rank #1,596 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($720 assessed).

How Lansing Housing Commission Compares

Lansing Housing Commission's 5.67 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-11

Last Inspection

2011-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $240 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

70.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$720

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,080 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Lansing Housing Commission compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lansing Housing Commission	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	17	6.4
Total Penalty	$720	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$240	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lansing Housing Commission, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($720 here).

City of Huntington Beach $710 CA CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $700 CA Jacksonville Fire Company - Building $700 NJ Maine Department of Environmental Protection $700 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wabash FPD 3 insp. Mattoon, IL Town of Lincoln 3 insp. Lincoln, ME U.S. Border Patrol 3 insp. Tucson, AZ FCC Pollock/Federal Prison Camp (FPC) 3 insp. Pollock, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coopersville Polkton Fire Dept

Coopersville, MI

2 inspections $725

City of Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA

6 inspections $710

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation

Tracy, CA

7 inspections $700

Jacksonville Fire Company - Building

Bordentown, NJ

5 inspections $700

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Augusta, ME

3 inspections $700

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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 Housing Commission safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lansing Housing Commission's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Lansing Housing Commission have? ▼

Lansing Housing Commission has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $720.

How many OSHA inspections has Lansing Housing Commission had? ▼

Lansing Housing Commission has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-11 and the most recent on 2011-03-22. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lansing Housing Commission? ▼

Lansing Housing Commission has been assessed $720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 60.0% reduction).

Does Lansing Housing Commission have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Lansing Housing Commission 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 Housing Commission operate in? ▼

Lansing Housing Commission operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Lansing Housing Commission rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lansing Housing Commission ranks #89,904 (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 Lansing Housing Commission's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lansing Housing Commission's total OSHA penalty of $720 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, Jacksonville Fire Company - Building in Bordentown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $700 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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