PITTSFIELD TWP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PITTSFIELD TWP — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 6201 MICHIGAN AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-19.
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 $150.00 is 97% below the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). 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 40th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 7, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 11, 2008. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $150.00 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 $150 penalty is higher than 12% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,368.
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What OSHA violations was PITTSFIELD TWP cited for?
PITTSFIELD TWP received 9 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $150.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-19.
How much was PITTSFIELD TWP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $150.00 against PITTSFIELD TWP in ANN ARBOR, MI. Average per citation: $16.67.
Is PITTSFIELD TWP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PITTSFIELD TWP has a risk score of 4 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 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $150.00 is below the industry average.