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Marquette CNTY

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marquette CNTY ranks #10,851 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 53 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty66% serious
$29,405
OSHA penalties
53
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,851
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marquette CNTY in Marquette, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,405. 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 CNTY 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 53 violations, averaging 26.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,851 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 35 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, CMS at St. Louis City Justice Center in Saint Louis, MO is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

26.5
violations per inspection
66.0%
of violations were serious
#10,851
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 53 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (26.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Marquette CNTY compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Marquette CNTY runs far above peers (11.3x 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

$29,405 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Marquette CNTY.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADELPHIA FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON LAKES FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUMBERTON FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LANDER COUNTY VOLUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BARKHAMSTED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY OF KAUAI DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF COSTA MESA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ILLINOIS VALLEY RURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BRANCH FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRI-STATE FIRE PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJ TREASURY, DIVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA-FSIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD 107 PCT., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S DEPARTMENT OF JU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Marquette CNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53
Marquette CNTY has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 53 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 CNTY in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Marquette CNTY sits at penalty rank #229 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($29,405 assessed).

How Marquette CNTY Compares

Marquette CNTY's 26.50 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 far above peers (11.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-29

Last Inspection

2014-04-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

26.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,703

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 26.5 violations per visit. That's $14,703 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

66.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

11.3% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

22.6% 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

$76,800

Current Penalty Amount

$29,405

Penalty Reduction

61.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,395 from the initial assessment of $76,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Marquette CNTY Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 53 6.4
Total Penalty $29,405 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,703 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,405 here).

Hightstown Engine Company #1 $29,550 NJ Sea Bright Fire Rescue $29,600 NJ Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2 $29,700 NJ West End Hose Company #3 $29,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

State of California, Department of General Services 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Adelphia Fire Company 2 insp. Adelphia, NJ Hampton Lakes Fire CO. (Ppe) 2 insp. Southampton, NJ Lumberton Fire Company (Ppe) 2 insp. Lumberton Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

MDI Mechanical Systems, LLC
Matawan, NJ
0 inspections $0
Hightstown Engine Company #1
Hightstown, NJ
3 inspections $29,550
Sea Bright Fire Rescue
Sea Bright, NJ
3 inspections $29,600
CMS at St. Louis City Justice Center
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2
Holmdel, NJ
4 inspections $29,700

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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 Marquette CNTY safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marquette CNTY's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 53 violations across 2 inspections, including 35 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 CNTY have? ▼
Marquette CNTY has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,405.
How many OSHA inspections has Marquette CNTY had? ▼
Marquette CNTY has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-29 and the most recent on 2014-04-29. This averages 26.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marquette CNTY? ▼
Marquette CNTY has been assessed $29,405 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,800 (a 61.7% reduction).
Does Marquette CNTY have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Marquette CNTY has 35 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 CNTY operate in? ▼
Marquette CNTY 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 CNTY rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marquette CNTY ranks #10,851 (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 Marquette CNTY's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marquette CNTY's total OSHA penalty of $29,405 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (11.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CMS at St. Louis City Justice Center in Saint Louis, MO 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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