Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Iron River, MI

Ski Brule

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ski Brule ranks #59,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$4,365
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ski Brule in Iron River, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,365. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ski Brule 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crossroads Fitness - Sandy in Sandy, UT is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
43.5%
of violations were serious
#59,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ski Brule compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ski Brule sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$4,365 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ski Brule.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRISCO GUN CLUB LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26POINT BLANK RANGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE ALASKA CLUB INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HUCKINS YACHT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ONONDAGA CO HIGHLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELK VALLEY CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13POWELLS CROSSROADS-P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HARVEY'S RESORT HOTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ACTION HORIZONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HEMPSTEAD TN DEPT OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF ROSWELL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3YWCA NIAGARA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BJR SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LA JOLLA BAND OF LUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYCDPR RUFUS KING PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSPR&HP THOUSAND IS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYSOPRHP GANONDAGAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Ski Brule, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Ski Brule has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ski Brule in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Ski Brule sits at penalty rank #483 of 848 penalized establishments ($4,365 assessed).

How Ski Brule Compares

Ski Brule's 7.67 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-09

Last Inspection

2016-06-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,455

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $1,455 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

43.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

8.7% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

47.8% 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

$8,730

Current Penalty Amount

$4,365

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,365 from the initial assessment of $8,730. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Ski Brule compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ski Brule Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 23 5.1
Total Penalty $4,365 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,455 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ski Brule, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,365 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Ski Brule safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ski Brule's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ski Brule have?
Ski Brule has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,365.
How many OSHA inspections has Ski Brule had?
Ski Brule has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-09 and the most recent on 2016-06-13. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ski Brule?
Ski Brule has been assessed $4,365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,730 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ski Brule have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ski Brule has 10 serious violations, and 2 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 Ski Brule operate in?
Ski Brule operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713920). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ski Brule rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ski Brule ranks #59,166 (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 Ski Brule's safety record compare to industry average?
Ski Brule's total OSHA penalty of $4,365 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crossroads Fitness - Sandy in Sandy, UT is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $0 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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