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University of Michigan

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Michigan ranks #60,471 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,150
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#60,471
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,150. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $14,776 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of Michigan 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,471 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,776 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Huen Electric, INC. in Chicago, IL is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $18,934 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,471
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,776
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How University of Michigan compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of Michigan 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

$4,150 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is University of Michigan.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOSE ALFREDO RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22MJ CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7FLATIRON/DRAGADOS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8S.B. COX INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3HI-CON, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0BLUEWATER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12ROGER HICKEL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13PROTECH ROOFING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9RAM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7CFC CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0RAFN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1GOTHAM DRYWALL INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5HARDSTONE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7ZITTING COMMERCIAL F…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CAMPOS ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12PREMIER BUILDING RES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22ALTA CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4DAVE EVANS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BUFFALO'S BEST ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12GOLDEN STATE BORING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0University of Michigan, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3
University of Michigan has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

University of Michigan in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: University of Michigan is the #18,585 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,150). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, University of Michigan ranks #5,535 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($14,776).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,150 OSHA penalties plus $14,776 WHD back wages (78.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University of Michigan Compares

University of Michigan's 0.43 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-06-07

Last Inspection

2026-04-06

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$593

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $593 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$13,100

Current Penalty Amount

$4,150

Penalty Reduction

68.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,926

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,950 from the initial assessment of $13,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$14,776
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,388
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,388

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that University of Michigan owed $14,776 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 6 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: Construction

How University of Michigan compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of Michigan Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $4,150 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $593 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of Michigan, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,150 here).

U.S Performance Products, LLC $4,150 TN Town of Plymouth Department of Public Works $4,150 CT Burke Construction Group, INC. $4,150 NV Celatech Construction CORP. $4,149 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Jose Alfredo Ramirez 7 insp. Lubbock, TX MJ Construction, INC. 7 insp. Milwaukee, WI Flatiron/Dragados, LLC 7 insp. Corpus Christi, TX S.B. Cox INC. 7 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Solo of Virginia INC
Harrisonburg, VA
2 inspections $18,930
R. Rodriguez Construction, INC.
Warrington, PA
2 inspections $18,920
Randy Kinder Excavating
Dexter, MO
0 inspections $0
Huen Electric, INC.
Chicago, IL
4 inspections $18,934
D. Construction, INC.
Tinley Park, IL
2 inspections $18,916

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What to do with this record

Use University of Michigan's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University of Michigan against Solo of Virginia INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University of Michigan's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • University of Michigan also carries $14,776 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 University of Michigan safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of Michigan's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 7 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does University of Michigan have? ▼
University of Michigan has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,150.
How many OSHA inspections has University of Michigan had? ▼
University of Michigan has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-07 and the most recent on 2026-04-06. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of Michigan? ▼
University of Michigan has been assessed $4,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,100 (a 68.3% reduction). Additionally, $14,776 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University of Michigan have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of Michigan 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.
Has University of Michigan been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against University of Michigan, resulting in $14,776 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does University of Michigan operate in? ▼
University of Michigan operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if University of Michigan owes me wages? ▼
If you believe University of Michigan 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 $14,776 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does University of Michigan rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of Michigan ranks #60,471 (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 University of Michigan's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of Michigan's total OSHA penalty of $4,150 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Huen Electric, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar construction employer with $18,934 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.