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Sault Ste Marie City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sault Ste Marie City of ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sault Ste Marie City of in Sault Sainte Marie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Sault Ste Marie City of 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal in Toa Alta, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sault Ste Marie City of compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sault Ste Marie City of runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Ste Marie City of.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADELPHIA FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON LAKES FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUMBERTON FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LANDER COUNTY VOLUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BARKHAMSTED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY OF KAUAI DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF COSTA MESA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ILLINOIS VALLEY RURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BRANCH FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRI-STATE FIRE PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJ TREASURY, DIVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA-FSIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD 107 PCT., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S DEPARTMENT OF JU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Sault Ste Marie City…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Sault Ste Marie City of has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Ste Marie City of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Sault Ste Marie City of sits at penalty rank #1,382 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,500 assessed).

How Sault Ste Marie City of Compares

Sault Ste Marie City of's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-07

Last Inspection

2018-06-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Sault Ste Marie City of Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $1,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sault Ste 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 ($1,500 here).

Modoc County $1,500 CA Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal $1,500 PR DH $1,500 PR Virgin Islands Housing Authority/Aureo Diaz $1,500 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

State of California, Department of General Services 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Adelphia Fire Company 2 insp. Adelphia, NJ Hampton Lakes Fire CO. (Ppe) 2 insp. Southampton, NJ Lumberton Fire Company (Ppe) 2 insp. Lumberton Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Modoc County
Alturas, CA
3 inspections $1,500
City of Fremont
Fremont, CA
2 inspections $560
Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal
Toa Alta, PR
2 inspections $1,500
DH
San Juan, PR
12 inspections $1,500
Virgin Islands Housing Authority/Aureo Diaz
ST. Croix, VI
2 inspections $1,500

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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 Ste Marie City of safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sault Ste Marie City of's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Sault Ste Marie City of have? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Sault Ste Marie City of had? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-07 and the most recent on 2018-06-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sault Ste Marie City of? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Sault Ste Marie City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sault Ste Marie City of has 3 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 Ste Marie City of operate in? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sault Ste 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 Ste Marie City of ranks #81,555 (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 Ste Marie City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 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, Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal in Toa Alta, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,500 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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