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Public Administration · Brighton, MI

Michigan Department of Transportation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Department of Transportation ranks #50,914 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Department of Transportation in Brighton, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michigan Department of Transportation 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,914 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 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, Axiom Logic, Inc in Lakeland, FL is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Department of Transportation runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$5,850 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan Department of Transportation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOMERVILLE FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22VERA WATER & POWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF CASTLETON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SOUTHWEST HA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF ST PAUL - FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DCR COMPLEJO CORRECC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WICOMICO COUNTY, MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0USDA FEDERAL GRAIN I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYS DMNA STEWART ANG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HORICON FD STATION 2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HOLLAND TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSDEC BOONVILLE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAYOR & COUNCIL OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39VA DEPARTMENT OF MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GOWANDA VILL MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEOYE FALLS VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Michigan Department …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Michigan Department of Transportation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Michigan Department of Transportation in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Michigan Department of Transportation is the #845 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,850).

How Michigan Department of Transportation Compares

Michigan Department of Transportation's 1.00 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-03-24

Last Inspection

2025-06-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,950 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$11,700

Current Penalty Amount

$5,850

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,850 from the initial assessment of $11,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Michigan Department of Transportation compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Department of Transportation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $5,850 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,950 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,850 here).

Dtop $5,850 PR Rockingham, Town of $5,838 VT California State Prison, Corcoran $5,805 CA City of Martinez $5,900 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Somerville Fire Department-Engine Company #1 3 insp. Somerville, NJ Vera Water & Power 3 insp. Spokane Valley, WA Town of Castleton 3 insp. Castleton, VT Town of Southwest Harbor 3 insp. Southwest Harbor, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dtop
Manati, PR
3 inspections $5,850
City of Covington
Covington, KY
1 inspections $0
Rockingham, Town of
Bellows Falls, VT
4 inspections $5,838
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Axiom Logic, Inc
Lakeland, FL
2 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 Michigan Department of Transportation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Department of Transportation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Michigan Department of Transportation have? ▼
Michigan Department of Transportation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Department of Transportation had? ▼
Michigan Department of Transportation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-24 and the most recent on 2025-06-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Department of Transportation? ▼
Michigan Department of Transportation has been assessed $5,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michigan Department of Transportation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Department of Transportation 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 Michigan Department of Transportation operate in? ▼
Michigan Department of Transportation operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Department of Transportation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Department of Transportation ranks #50,914 (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 Michigan Department of Transportation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Department of Transportation's total OSHA penalty of $5,850 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Axiom Logic, Inc in Lakeland, FL 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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