Public Administration · Tekonsha, MI

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept ranks #94,156 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker, Workplace Safety Editorial Process · August 5, 2026

$480
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #94,156
of 100,495 penalized employers

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept in Tekonsha, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,156 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Copperopolis Fire Protection District in Copperopolis, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $475 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #94,156
of 100,495 penalized employers

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept

$480
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$480 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept

The federal enforcement record for Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept in Tekonsha, MI includes 3 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 3.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (54.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $480 - a 60.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $160. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-03-30 to 2012-03-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-03-30

Last Inspection

2012-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $160 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$480

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $720 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	11	6.4
Total Penalty	$480	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$160	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept have? ▼

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $480.

How many OSHA inspections has Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept had? ▼

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-30 and the most recent on 2012-03-30. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept? ▼

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept has been assessed $480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 60.0% reduction).

Does Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept has 6 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 Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept operate in? ▼

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept ranks #94,156 (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 Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Tekonsha TWP Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $480 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copperopolis Fire Protection District in Copperopolis, CA is a similar public administration employer with $475 in current penalties.

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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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