Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Muskegon, MI

Michigan's Adventure INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan's Adventure INC ranks #50,914 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,850
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan's Adventure INC in Muskegon, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 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's Adventure INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Poway Weapons & Gear, INC in Poway, CA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,835 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michigan's Adventure INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan's Adventure INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan's Adventure INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATHENS - PARKS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GENEVA CITY RECREATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTURY GOLF PARTNER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEVY RESTAURANTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COMO LAKE PARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CANDIA SPRINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DEPT OF THE INTERIOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW YORK STATE OFFIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOBAN E & C USA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KANSAS ENTERTAINMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEER VALLEY RESORT CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3T SQUARE GOLF LLC, D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22NYCDPR VESUVIO POOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DISNEYLAND RESORTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SEVIERVILLE-PARKS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LAGOON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LULA, LLC DBA GHOST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SUNSET ATHLETIC CLUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NYCDPR RIVERSIDE PAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Michigan's Adventure…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Michigan's Adventure INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 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's Adventure INC in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Michigan's Adventure INC sits at penalty rank #393 of 848 penalized establishments ($5,850 assessed).

How Michigan's Adventure INC Compares

Michigan's Adventure INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-14

Last Inspection

2014-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,950 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$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: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Michigan's Adventure INC compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan's Adventure INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 6 5.1
Total Penalty $5,850 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,950 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan's Adventure INC, 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).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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's Adventure INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Michigan's Adventure INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michigan's Adventure INC have?
Michigan's Adventure INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan's Adventure INC had?
Michigan's Adventure INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-14 and the most recent on 2014-08-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan's Adventure INC?
Michigan's Adventure INC has been assessed $5,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michigan's Adventure INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Michigan's Adventure INC has 6 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's Adventure INC operate in?
Michigan's Adventure INC operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan's Adventure INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan's Adventure INC 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's Adventure INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Michigan's Adventure INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,850 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Poway Weapons & Gear, INC in Poway, CA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $5,835 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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