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Oakland County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oakland County ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oakland County in Pontiac, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oakland County 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Metro Power Dist Headquarters in Seattle, WA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Oakland County compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oakland County 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Oakland County.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALBUQUERQUE BERNALIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF DALY CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VILLAGE OF RICHMOND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EASTPORT, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCPD BROOKLYN CENTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DTOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF WASHINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BOCES WAYNE-FINGER L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLAYTON TN MUNICIPAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WINFIELD-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCI OTISVILLE FEDERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD QUEENS NORTH T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BEMUS POINT VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NJDLWD-25 HOWE AVENUE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Oakland County, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Oakland County has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Oakland County in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Oakland County is the #1,136 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,800).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,800 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Oakland County Compares

Oakland County's 0.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-01

Last Inspection

2023-09-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $933 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,800

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Oakland County compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oakland County Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $2,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $933 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oakland County, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Parks and Recreation $2,800 AZ Borough of Pompton Lakes Police Department $2,800 NJ Metro Power Dist Headquarters $2,800 WA Town of Brooksville $2,800 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Auth. 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM City of Daly City 3 insp. Daly City, CA Village of Richmond - Public Works 3 insp. Richmond, IL Alaska Dot&PF 3 insp. Anchorage, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Parks and Recreation
Benson, AZ
2 inspections $2,800
Borough of Pompton Lakes Police Department
Pompton Lakes, NJ
2 inspections $2,800
Metro Power Dist Headquarters
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $2,800
Town of Brooksville
Brooksville, ME
2 inspections $2,800
Borough of Allendale PD- School Crossing Guards
Allendale, NJ
2 inspections $2,800

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What to do with this record

Use Oakland County's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Oakland County against City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Parks and Recreation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Oakland County's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Oakland County also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Oakland County safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oakland County's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Oakland County have? ▼
Oakland County has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Oakland County had? ▼
Oakland County has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-01 and the most recent on 2023-09-14. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oakland County? ▼
Oakland County has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Oakland County have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oakland County has 1 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.
Has Oakland County been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Oakland County, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Oakland County operate in? ▼
Oakland County operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Oakland County owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Oakland County owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Oakland County rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oakland County ranks #70,095 (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 Oakland County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oakland County's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro Power Dist Headquarters in Seattle, WA is a similar public administration employer with $2,800 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.