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Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept ranks #83,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$1,279
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept in Millersburg, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,279. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 9.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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. For comparison, Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation in Paradise Valley, AZ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,263 in current penalties.

9.7
violations per inspection
37.9%
of violations were serious
#83,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,279 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMINOTOLA FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CORDELL HULL UTILITY DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMITYVILLE VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAROLINE TN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MIDVALE CITY PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FARMINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION STATION #2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ACAA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. BORDER PATROL- YUMA SECTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CRAIG COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25ALBION VILLAGE OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VI HOUSING AUTHORITY--ST CROIX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20IL DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS-DANVILLE-ADMIN BLDG #04, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GLASSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PATERSON MUNICIPAL COURT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF ALEXIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALLEGANY TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YORKSHIRE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAPPINGER TOWN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE - 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept ranks #1,431 at $1,279 current penalty.

How Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept Compares

Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept's 9.67 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$426

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.7 violations per visit. That's $426 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

37.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

10.3% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

51.7% 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

$2,975

Current Penalty Amount

$1,279

Penalty Reduction

57.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,696 from the initial assessment of $2,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 29 6.4
Total Penalty $1,279 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $426 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,279 here).

CA Corrections - Deuel Vocational Institute $1,275 CA Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; North County Recruit Training Unit $1,290 CA Town of Johnson $1,266 VT Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation $1,263 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Minotola Fire Company 3 insp. Minotola, NJ Cordell Hull Utility District 3 insp. Carthage, TN Amityville Village Volunteer Fire Department 3 insp. Amityville, NY Caroline TN Offices 3 insp. Slaterville Springs, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections - Deuel Vocational Institute
Tracy, CA
5 inspections $1,275
Helena Weed Control LLC
Clancy, MT
0 inspections $0
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; North County Recruit Training Unit
Valencia, CA
2 inspections $1,290
Town of Johnson
Johnson, VT
3 inspections $1,266
Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation
Paradise Valley, AZ
4 inspections $1,263

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What to do with this record

Use Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept have? ▼
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,279.
How many OSHA inspections has Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept had? ▼
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 9.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept? ▼
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept has been assessed $1,279 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,975 (a 57.0% reduction).
Does Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept has 11 serious violations, and 3 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 Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept operate in? ▼
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept ranks #83,334 (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 Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $1,279 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation in Paradise Valley, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $1,263 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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