Public Administration · Marquette, MI

Marquette City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marquette City of ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty52% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,850
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marquette City of in Marquette, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marquette City of 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Thomas & Thorngren Inc. in Nashville, TN is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 51.9%
of violations were serious: #42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Marquette City of

$7,850
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Marquette City of runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$7,850 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Marquette City of.

Marquette City of has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Marquette City of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Marquette City of is the #704 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($7,850).

How Marquette City of Compares

Marquette City of's 4.50 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-05-14

Last Inspection

2018-02-15

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,308

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,308 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

51.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

48.1% 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

$18,500

Current Penalty Amount

$7,850

Penalty Reduction

57.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,650 from the initial assessment of $18,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Marquette City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Marquette City of	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	3.2
Violations	27	6.4
Total Penalty	$7,850	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,308	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Marquette City of, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,850 here).

DRD $7,825 PR City of Coralville $7,875 IA City of Whittier Public Safety $7,890 AK City of Eureka $7,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Veterans Administration 6 insp. Topeka, KS Multnomah County 6 insp. Portland, OR Gallup Indian Medical Center 6 insp. Gallup, NM City of Riverside 6 insp. Riverside, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Valley Center Fire Protection District

Thomas & Thorngren Inc.

Nashville, TN

0 inspections $0

City of Whittier Public Safety

Whittier, AK

2 inspections $7,890

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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 Marquette City of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Marquette City of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Marquette City of have? ▼

Marquette City of has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,850.

How many OSHA inspections has Marquette City of had? ▼

Marquette City of has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-14 and the most recent on 2018-02-15. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Marquette City of? ▼

Marquette City of has been assessed $7,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,500 (a 57.6% reduction).

Does Marquette City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Marquette City of has 14 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 Marquette City of operate in? ▼

Marquette City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Marquette City of rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marquette City of ranks #42,114 (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 Marquette City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Marquette City of's total OSHA penalty of $7,850 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thomas & Thorngren Inc. in Nashville, TN is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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