JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION — a solid waste collection facility located at 3255 PIONEER RD, OSSEO, MI 49266 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-05-15.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100.00 is 98% below the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562111). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 36th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 June 14, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 17, 2013. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $100.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $100 penalty is higher than 5% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562111 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,962.
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What OSHA violations was JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION cited for?
JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100.00. The inspection opened on 2013-05-15.
How much was JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100.00 against JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION in OSSEO, MI. Average per citation: $33.33.
Is JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JEFFERSON TWP TRANSFER STATION has a risk score of 1 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 Solid Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $100.00 is below the industry average.