DTE ENERGY COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DTE ENERGY COMPANY — a electric power distribution facility located at INTERSECTION OF W HURON ST AND ARBANA DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-03-06.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $14,000.00 is more than 3.2× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 26, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2018. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $14,000 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,131.
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What OSHA violations was DTE ENERGY COMPANY cited for?
DTE ENERGY COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-03-06.
How much was DTE ENERGY COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $14,000.00 against DTE ENERGY COMPANY in ANN ARBOR, MI. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is DTE ENERGY COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DTE ENERGY COMPANY has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $14,000.00 is above the industry average.