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Sault Sainte Marie City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sault Sainte Marie City of ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sault Sainte Marie City of in Sault Sainte Marie, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sault Sainte Marie City of 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Departamento DE Justicia in San Juan, PR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sault Sainte Marie City of compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sault Sainte Marie City of sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Sault Sainte Marie City of.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJERSEY CITY PARKING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COLONIA FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NMEAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF COLEBROOK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TOWN OF SEYMOUR TOWN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MECHANICVILLE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MILITARY OCEAN TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BROCTON VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POTTER TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LYNDONVILLE VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MEDINA VILLAGE FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BELLE MEADE-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FRESNO CITY FRESNO A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THURSTON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCDEP TALLMAN ISLAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLLINGSWOOD FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COUNTY OF HUDSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Sault Sainte Marie C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Sault Sainte Marie City of has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Sault Sainte Marie City of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Sault Sainte Marie City of sits at penalty rank #1,100 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($3,000 assessed).

How Sault Sainte Marie City of Compares

Sault Sainte Marie City of's 3.33 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-02-01

Last Inspection

2023-06-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Sault Sainte Marie City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sault Sainte Marie City of Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 10 6.4
Total Penalty $3,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sault Sainte Marie City of, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Spectra Company $3,000 CA Los Alamos, County of $3,000 NM Departamento DE Justicia $3,000 PR Fresno County Sheriff's Office $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jersey City Parking Authority 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ Colonia Fire Department 3 insp. Colonia, NJ Nmead 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR Town of Colebrook 3 insp. Colebrook, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spectra Company
Pomona, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Los Alamos, County of
Los Alamos, NM
3 inspections $3,000
Departamento DE Justicia
San Juan, PR
3 inspections $3,000
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
3 inspections $3,000
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
Citrus Heights, CA
3 inspections $3,000

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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 Sault Sainte Marie City of safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sault Sainte Marie City of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Sault Sainte Marie City of have? ▼
Sault Sainte Marie City of has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sault Sainte Marie City of had? ▼
Sault Sainte Marie City of has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-01 and the most recent on 2023-06-26. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sault Sainte Marie City of? ▼
Sault Sainte Marie City of has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Sault Sainte Marie City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sault Sainte Marie City of 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 Sault Sainte Marie City of operate in? ▼
Sault Sainte Marie City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sault Sainte Marie City of rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sault Sainte Marie City of ranks #68,523 (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 Sault Sainte Marie City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sault Sainte Marie City of's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Departamento DE Justicia in San Juan, PR is a similar public administration employer with $3,000 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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