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Administrative & Waste Services · Traverse City, MI

Traverse Outdoor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Traverse Outdoor has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,062
Back wages owed

Traverse Outdoor in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,062 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Traverse Outdoor once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,062 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, True Clean in Kent, WA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,360 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
3%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,062
in back wages recovered

How Traverse Outdoor compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Traverse Outdoor runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Traverse Outdoor

The federal enforcement record for Traverse Outdoor in Traverse City, MI includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) 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 $600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $300 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $300. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,062 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-09-24 to 2012-09-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-09-24

Last Inspection

2012-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,362

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,062
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,062
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,062

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Traverse Outdoor owed $1,062 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Traverse Outdoor compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Traverse Outdoor Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $300 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Traverse Outdoor safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Traverse Outdoor's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Traverse Outdoor have? ▼
Traverse Outdoor has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Traverse Outdoor had? ▼
Traverse Outdoor has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-24 and the most recent on 2012-09-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Traverse Outdoor? ▼
Traverse Outdoor has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,062 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Traverse Outdoor have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Traverse Outdoor has 1 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.
Has Traverse Outdoor been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Traverse Outdoor, resulting in $1,062 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Traverse Outdoor operate in? ▼
Traverse Outdoor operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Traverse Outdoor owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Traverse Outdoor owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,062 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Traverse Outdoor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Traverse Outdoor's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, True Clean in Kent, WA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,360 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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