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Professional & Technical Services · Warren, MI

Metro Detroit Signs INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Detroit Signs INC ranks #83,776 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$1,250
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,776
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Detroit Signs INC in Warren, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metro Detroit Signs INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,776 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Michele Robertson Company in Beverly Hills, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
30.4%
of violations were serious
#83,776
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metro Detroit Signs INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metro Detroit Signs INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$1,250 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Metro Detroit Signs INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNRI USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DRNA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAGIC STONE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TALLEY SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ME GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OZBURN-HESSEY LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VERTEX PHARMACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LABCONNECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEMATIC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7H2O ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN MARKETING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ANALYSIS LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ST GEORGE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOTHIC LANDSCAPING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NOAA NATIONAL WEATHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Metro Detroit Signs …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Metro Detroit Signs INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Metro Detroit Signs INC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Metro Detroit Signs INC ranks #393 at $1,250 current penalty.

How Metro Detroit Signs INC Compares

Metro Detroit Signs INC's 7.67 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2013-01-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$417

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $417 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

30.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

13.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

56.5% 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

$1,850

Current Penalty Amount

$1,250

Penalty Reduction

32.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Metro Detroit Signs INC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metro Detroit Signs INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 23 1.2
Total Penalty $1,250 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $417 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro Detroit Signs INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,250 here).

Alliance Signs of Virginia LLC $1,260 VA Middle Tennessee Wholesale Foods INC DBA the Very $1,237 TN Dugans Landscape INC $1,230 CA The Regents of the University of California $1,276 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nri USA LLC 3 insp. Fontana, CA Drna 3 insp. Cabo Rojo, PR Lighthouse for the Blind INC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Magic Stone 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Michele Robertson Company
Beverly Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
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Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Kupono Government Services LLC
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
GTS Medical, LLC
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0 inspections $0
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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 Metro Detroit Signs INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Detroit Signs INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Metro Detroit Signs INC have? ▼
Metro Detroit Signs INC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Detroit Signs INC had? ▼
Metro Detroit Signs INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2013-01-10. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Detroit Signs INC? ▼
Metro Detroit Signs INC has been assessed $1,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,850 (a 32.4% reduction).
Does Metro Detroit Signs INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metro Detroit Signs INC has 7 serious violations, and 3 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 Metro Detroit Signs INC operate in? ▼
Metro Detroit Signs INC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541890). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metro Detroit Signs INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Detroit Signs INC ranks #83,776 (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 Metro Detroit Signs INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Detroit Signs INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,250 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Michele Robertson Company in Beverly Hills, CA is a similar professional & technical services 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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