Public Administration · Waldron, MI

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service ranks #88,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$840
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #88,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service in Waldron, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,440 of 99,447 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flint TWP Fire Dept in Flint, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $840 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #88,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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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$840
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$840 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service.

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service sits at penalty rank #1,553 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($840 assessed).

How Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service Compares

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-20

Last Inspection

2014-04-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $420 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$840

Penalty Reduction

37.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $510 from the initial assessment of $1,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	10	6.4
Total Penalty	$840	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$420	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($840 here).

County of Greenville $840 SC CA Dept of Corrections N CA YCF $840 CA NJ Department of Health $850 NJ Butte County Probation Department $860 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Paramus FD Company #2 Gear 2 insp. Paramus, NJ Cuerpo DE Bomberos DE PR Loiza 2 insp. Loiza, PR City of Buckeye Tartesso Water Reclamation Facility 2 insp. Buckeye, AZ SF-Recreation & Parks Department 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Dept of Corrections N CA YCF

Stockton, CA

3 inspections $840

NJ Department of Health

Trenton, NJ

5 inspections $850

Beaver Creek Township Fire Department

Grayling, MI

3 inspections $825

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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 Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 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 Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service have? ▼

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $840.

How many OSHA inspections has Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service had? ▼

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-20 and the most recent on 2014-04-30. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service? ▼

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service has been assessed $840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,350 (a 37.8% reduction).

Does Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service 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 Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service operate in? ▼

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service ranks #88,440 (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 Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wright Waldron Fire & Ambulance Service's total OSHA penalty of $840 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flint TWP Fire Dept in Flint, MI is a similar public administration employer with $840 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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