FLINT FIRE DEPT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLINT FIRE DEPT — a fire protection facility located at 310 E 5TH ST, FLINT, MI 48502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 100 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,834.50. The inspection case was opened on 2011-07-19.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $59,834.50 is more than 39.4× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922160). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 100 citations spanning 13 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 February 7, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 12, 2001. Of the 100 total citations, 13 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $59,834.50 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 $598.35 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the Flint Fire Department reveals a staggering administrative and operational collapse in safety management, evidenced by
This facility's $59,835 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922160 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,242.
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What OSHA violations was FLINT FIRE DEPT cited for?
FLINT FIRE DEPT received 100 citation(s) covering 13 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,834.50. The inspection opened on 2011-07-19.
How much was FLINT FIRE DEPT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,834.50 against FLINT FIRE DEPT in FLINT, MI. Average per citation: $598.35.
Is FLINT FIRE DEPT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FLINT FIRE DEPT has a risk score of 51 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fire Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $59,834.50 is above the industry average.