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Retail Trade · Fort Gratiot, MI

Michael's Car Center INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michael's Car Center INC ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michael's Car Center INC in Fort Gratiot, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michael's Car Center INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yuma Carpets & Tile, INC. in Yuma, AZ is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michael's Car Center INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michael's Car Center INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michael's Car Center INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTO ZONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOBBY LOBBY - #480, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WATERTOWN FORD CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAY DENNISON CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHEASTERN AUTOMOT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HOME DECOR OUTLETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRICESMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SASSY COW CREAMERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL OF THE SAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIREPLACES UNLIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONE TO SEVEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUNT STUDIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATS OF ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Michael's Car Center…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Michael's Car Center INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Michael's Car Center INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michael's Car Center INC ranks #2,317 at $1,500 current penalty.

How Michael's Car Center INC Compares

Michael's Car Center INC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-01

Last Inspection

2017-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Michael's Car Center INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michael's Car Center INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $1,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michael's Car Center INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Dollar General Corporation $1,500 OH Yuma Carpets & Tile, INC. $1,500 AZ Berwin Fuel CORP DBA Gasolinera Puma $1,500 PR Spokane Grocery Outlet $1,500 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Missoula, MT Auto Zone 2 insp. Ontario, CA Hobby Lobby - #480 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Watertown Ford Chrysler 2 insp. Watertown, SD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dollar General Corporation
New Madison, OH
2 inspections $1,500
Chuck Nicholson GMC-Mazda
Dover, OH
0 inspections $0
Yuma Carpets & Tile, INC.
Yuma, AZ
2 inspections $1,500
Natrabis
Lake Orion, MI
2 inspections $1,500
Medco Health Solutions Inc (Express Script)
Irving, TX
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 Michael's Car Center INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michael's Car Center INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michael's Car Center INC have? ▼
Michael's Car Center INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Michael's Car Center INC had? ▼
Michael's Car Center INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-01 and the most recent on 2017-03-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michael's Car Center INC? ▼
Michael's Car Center INC has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michael's Car Center INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michael's Car Center INC has 2 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 Michael's Car Center INC operate in? ▼
Michael's Car Center INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michael's Car Center INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michael's Car Center INC ranks #81,555 (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 Michael's Car Center INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michael's Car Center INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yuma Carpets & Tile, INC. in Yuma, AZ is a similar retail trade employer with $1,500 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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