This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Detroit Water & Sewer Dept Southwest Water PLT Safety Record

Allen Park, MI · Utilities

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 01/04/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Detroit Water & Sewer Dept Southwest Water PLT in Allen Park, Michigan has 70 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 33 classified as serious and $15,518 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2006.

Detroit Water & Sewer Dept Southwest Water PLT, located in Allen Park, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 70 violations on file, 33 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,518.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

70 Violations
7 Inspections
33 Serious
$15,518 Penalties
Serious?
33 ($10,158)
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($200)
Repeat?
11 ($5,160)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
3090.0110 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $21,535 in penalties for Detroit Water & Sewer Dept Southwest Water PLT, later reduced to $15,518 — a 28% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3090.0110 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,560
4081.0215 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $300
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
4 citations $3,100
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
2 citations $700
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/04/2006 Complaint? Allen Park, MI 0 $0
01/04/2006 Planned? Allen Park, MI 1 $500
10/21/2005 Complaint? Allen Park, MI 11 $5,738
03/19/1998 Complaint? Allen Park, MI 6 $600
09/21/1992 Follow-Up? Allen Park, MI 0 $0
05/14/1992 Planned? Allen Park, MI 38 $7,000
01/19/1990 Planned? Allen Park, MI 14 $1,680

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