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Phalen Leadership Academies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phalen Leadership Academies ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty90% serious
$13,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phalen Leadership Academies in Harper Woods, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phalen Leadership Academies 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DE in Mayaguez, PR is another educational services employer with 18 OSHA inspections on record and $13,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Phalen Leadership Academies compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phalen Leadership Academies runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$13,500 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Phalen Leadership Academies.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWASHINGTON AVENUE EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEL-JEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN JEWISH UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIV OF WASHINGTON, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WASHINGTON UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BALLSTON SPA CSD MIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NYCDOE PS/IS 192, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAWLING CSD MIDDLE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH GREENE USD #3-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TULLY CSD ELEM SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LASALLE ELEMENTARY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCDOE TRUCKING CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IL STATE UNIVERSITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALDEN CSD TOWN LINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUBURN ENLARGED CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MORIAH CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NIAGARA FALLS CSD 79…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Phalen Leadership Ac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Phalen Leadership Academies has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Phalen Leadership Academies in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Phalen Leadership Academies sits at penalty rank #221 of 856 penalized establishments ($13,500 assessed).

How Phalen Leadership Academies Compares

Phalen Leadership Academies's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-13

Last Inspection

2024-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,750 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$15,000

Current Penalty Amount

$13,500

Penalty Reduction

10.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $15,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Phalen Leadership Academies compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Phalen Leadership Academies Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $13,500 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,750 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phalen Leadership Academies, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,500 here).

Pinelands Regional School District $13,500 NJ DE $13,500 PR DE $13,500 PR Twin Rivers Unified School District $13,355 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Washington Avenue Elementary School 2 insp. Pleasantville, NJ Del-Jen, INC. 2 insp. Gainesville, FL American Jewish University 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA DE 2 insp. Sabana Grande, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pinelands Regional School District
Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ
4 inspections $13,500
DE
Mayaguez, PR
18 inspections $13,500
DE
Las Piedras, PR
9 inspections $13,500
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
5 inspections $13,600
University of Texas at Austin, Moody College
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Phalen Leadership Academies safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phalen Leadership Academies's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Phalen Leadership Academies have? ▼
Phalen Leadership Academies has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Phalen Leadership Academies had? ▼
Phalen Leadership Academies has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-13 and the most recent on 2024-05-03. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phalen Leadership Academies? ▼
Phalen Leadership Academies has been assessed $13,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,000 (a 10.0% reduction).
Does Phalen Leadership Academies have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phalen Leadership Academies has 9 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 Phalen Leadership Academies operate in? ▼
Phalen Leadership Academies operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Phalen Leadership Academies rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phalen Leadership Academies ranks #26,839 (the upper 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 Phalen Leadership Academies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phalen Leadership Academies's total OSHA penalty of $13,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE in Mayaguez, PR is a similar educational services employer with $13,500 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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