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Northville TWP Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northville TWP Police Department ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northville TWP Police Department in Northville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northville TWP Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Sharon in Sharon, CT is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $1,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northville TWP Police Department runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,550 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northville TWP Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF LOS ANGELES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CA PRISON INDUSTRY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOBOKEN POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF ELIZABETH FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF RIO VISTA FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAINTENANCE CTR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PAYSON-WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNION GAP IRRIGATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SNOWFLAKE PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MONTICELLO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF BERWYN HEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WEST BLOOMFIELD VOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF VALLEJO - VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLLINWOOD - POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOOD HOPE-SCIOTA FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Northville TWP Polic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Northville TWP Police Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Northville TWP Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Northville TWP Police Department sits at penalty rank #1,376 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,550 assessed).

How Northville TWP Police Department Compares

Northville TWP Police Department's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-11

Last Inspection

2023-04-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $775 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,550 from the initial assessment of $3,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Northville TWP Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northville TWP Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $1,550 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $775 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northville TWP Police Department, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,550 here).

Town of Sharon $1,550 CT Maintenance CTR $1,575 WA Da $1,575 PR CA Dept of Public Health $1,575 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services 2 insp. West Hills, CA CA Prison Industry Authority 2 insp. Avenal, CA Hoboken Police Department 2 insp. Hoboken, NJ Borough of Fair Lawn 2 insp. Fair Lawn, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Sharon
Sharon, CT
5 inspections $1,550
Brooklyn Public Schools
Brooklyn, CT
0 inspections $0
Hawaii Dept of Education
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Maintenance CTR
Olympia, WA
2 inspections $1,575
Da
Adjuntas, PR
2 inspections $1,575

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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 Northville TWP Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northville TWP Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northville TWP Police Department have? ▼
Northville TWP Police Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Northville TWP Police Department had? ▼
Northville TWP Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-11 and the most recent on 2023-04-19. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northville TWP Police Department? ▼
Northville TWP Police Department has been assessed $1,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Northville TWP Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northville TWP Police Department has 3 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 Northville TWP Police Department operate in? ▼
Northville TWP Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northville TWP Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northville TWP Police Department ranks #80,654 (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 Northville TWP Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northville TWP Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,550 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Sharon in Sharon, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,550 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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