Professional & Technical Services · Saginaw, MI
Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.
- $4,600
- OSHA penalties
- 18
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #57,744
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine in Saginaw, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,600. 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 Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (6.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Able Engineering Services in San Francisco, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,600 in current penalties.
- 4.5
- violations per inspection
- 77.8%
- of violations were serious
- #57,744
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 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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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average
- Michigan Institute of …
Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine
$4,600 in penalties
- Professional & Technical Services avg $1,358
Professional & Technical Services industry average (per employer)
$1,358 in penalties
What this shows Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine runs well above peers (3.4x 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
$4,600 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine.
Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger
In Professional & Technical Services, Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine sits at penalty rank #240 of 509 penalized establishments ($4,600 assessed).
How Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine Compares
Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine's 4.50 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 runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2021-04-29
Last Inspection
2024-12-27
Inspection Span
4 yrs
Violations / Inspection
4.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,150
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,331
What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,150 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
14
Serious
77.8% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
22.2% 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
$4,600
Current Penalty Amount
$4,600
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services
How Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 0.6 |
| Violations | 18 | 1.2 |
| Total Penalty | $4,600 | $1,358 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,150 | $2,331 |
Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,600 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services
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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.
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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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