Public Administration · Onondaga, MI

Onondaga Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Onondaga Fire Dept ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Onondaga Fire Dept in Onondaga, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Onondaga Fire Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Ocqueoc-Bearinger Fire Department in Millersburg, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Onondaga Fire Dept compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Onondaga Fire Dept runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Onondaga Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEWOOD DPW WORTEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WOODBURY FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF STARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CALIPATRIA STATE PRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA DEPT CORRECTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF GIG HARBOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WA CORRECTIONS CTR/W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF SANTA BARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROMWELL FIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SPRINGERVILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF TURNER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEXINGTON - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENTON - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMBLEN COUNTY - COU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PHELPS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVOST MARSHAL'S OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD SRG 3, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TTG UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Onondaga Fire Dept, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Onondaga Fire Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Onondaga Fire Dept in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Onondaga Fire Dept is the #1,760 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($300).

How Onondaga Fire Dept Compares

Onondaga Fire Dept's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-18

Last Inspection

2011-06-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Onondaga Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $300 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Onondaga Fire Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Onondaga Fire Dept's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Onondaga Fire Dept have?
Onondaga Fire Dept has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Onondaga Fire Dept had?
Onondaga Fire Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-18 and the most recent on 2011-06-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Onondaga Fire Dept?
Onondaga Fire Dept has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Onondaga Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Onondaga Fire Dept has 2 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 Onondaga Fire Dept operate in?
Onondaga 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 Onondaga Fire Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Onondaga Fire Dept ranks #96,117 (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 Onondaga Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Onondaga Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, Ocqueoc-Bearinger Fire Department in Millersburg, MI is a similar public administration employer with $300 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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