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Michigan Natural Storage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Natural Storage ranks #45,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$7,003
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Natural Storage in Wyoming, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,003. 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 Natural Storage 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 11.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Swissport in Jamaica, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#45,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michigan Natural Storage compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Natural Storage sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,003 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan Natural Storage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY TRANSIT H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25ADOREME SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PAK TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROADRUNNER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7US AIRWAYS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC OYSTER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21INTEGRATED AIRLINE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LINEAGE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JIT WAREHOUSING & LO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TADS DELIVERY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DELIVERY HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRAND PIANO & FURNIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PTI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Michigan Natural Sto…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35
Michigan Natural Storage has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 35 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Natural Storage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Michigan Natural Storage is the #1,961 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($7,003).

How Michigan Natural Storage Compares

Michigan Natural Storage's 11.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-13

Last Inspection

2014-03-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,334

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 11.7 violations per visit. That's $2,334 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

5.7% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

37.1% 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

$15,820

Current Penalty Amount

$7,003

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,817 from the initial assessment of $15,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Michigan Natural Storage compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Natural Storage Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 35 3.2
Total Penalty $7,003 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,334 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,003 here).

Ports America $7,000 TX Ssa Marine DBA Ssa Terminals $7,000 CA Bechel Brothers INC. $7,000 WI Plumer Landscaping, INC. $7,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Transit Heavy Rail 3 insp. Kearny, NJ Adoreme Services, LLC 3 insp. Secaucus, NJ Wal-Mart Stores East, LP 3 insp. Brundidge, AL Pak Technologies, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swissport
Jamaica, NY
0 inspections $0
Jerry's Hauling
Coralville, IA
1 inspections $1,500
Ports America
Freeport, TX
2 inspections $7,000
Ssa Marine DBA Ssa Terminals
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $7,000
Bechel Brothers INC.
Blair, WI
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Natural Storage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Natural Storage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 3 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michigan Natural Storage have? ▼
Michigan Natural Storage has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,003.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Natural Storage had? ▼
Michigan Natural Storage has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-13 and the most recent on 2014-03-18. This averages 11.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Natural Storage? ▼
Michigan Natural Storage has been assessed $7,003 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,820 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Michigan Natural Storage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Natural Storage has 20 serious violations, and 2 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 Michigan Natural Storage operate in? ▼
Michigan Natural Storage operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Natural Storage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Natural Storage ranks #45,250 (the upper 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 Natural Storage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Natural Storage's total OSHA penalty of $7,003 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swissport in Jamaica, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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