Public Administration · Detroit, MI

Wayne County Sheriff Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wayne County Sheriff Office ranks #15,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty45% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$22,550
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #15,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wayne County Sheriff Office in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wayne County Sheriff Office 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation in Norco, CA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $22,680 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 45.5%
of violations were serious: #15,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Wayne County Sheriff O…

$22,550
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Wayne County Sheriff Office runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$22,550 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wayne County Sheriff Office.

Wayne County Sheriff Office has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Wayne County Sheriff Office in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wayne County Sheriff Office ranks #294 at $22,550 current penalty.

How Wayne County Sheriff Office Compares

Wayne County Sheriff Office's 1.83 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 far above peers (8.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-05-01

Last Inspection

2022-01-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,758

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $3,758 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

45.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$27,000

Current Penalty Amount

$22,550

Penalty Reduction

16.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,450 from the initial assessment of $27,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Wayne County Sheriff Office compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wayne County Sheriff Office	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	3.2
Violations	11	6.4
Total Penalty	$22,550	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,758	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wayne County Sheriff Office, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,550 here).

Roselle Pump Stations $22,500 NJ CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $22,680 CA Borough of Franklin $22,400 NJ Jacobstown Fire Company BDG $22,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Long Branch Police Department 6 insp. Long Branch, NJ Legislature of the Virgin Islands -- ST Croix 6 insp. Frederiksted, VI California Prison Industry Authority 6 insp. Tracy, CA Town of West Gardiner 6 insp. West Gardiner, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roselle Pump Stations

Roselle, NJ

2 inspections $22,500

JD Forestry, LLC

Medford, OR

0 inspections $0

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation

Norco, CA

3 inspections $22,680

Borough of Franklin

Franklin, NJ

3 inspections $22,400

Jacobstown Fire Company BDG

Wrightstown, NJ

2 inspections $22,400

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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 Wayne County Sheriff Office safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wayne County Sheriff Office's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Wayne County Sheriff Office have? ▼

Wayne County Sheriff Office has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,550.

How many OSHA inspections has Wayne County Sheriff Office had? ▼

Wayne County Sheriff Office has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-01 and the most recent on 2022-01-20. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wayne County Sheriff Office? ▼

Wayne County Sheriff Office has been assessed $22,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,000 (a 16.5% reduction).

Does Wayne County Sheriff Office have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wayne County Sheriff Office has 5 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 Wayne County Sheriff Office operate in? ▼

Wayne County Sheriff Office operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Wayne County Sheriff Office rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wayne County Sheriff Office ranks #15,216 (the top quarter 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 Wayne County Sheriff Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wayne County Sheriff Office's total OSHA penalty of $22,550 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation in Norco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $22,680 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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