Transportation & Warehousing Safety in Michigan
OSHA violations and inspection data for transportation & warehousing employers in Michigan
According to OSHA enforcement records, 1,044 transportation & warehousing employers in Michigan have accumulated 7,525 workplace safety violations across 2,277 inspections, with 2,892 classified as serious and $2,737,372 in total penalties. 418 employers received an F safety grade and 299 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 541 violations resulted in $646,891 in penalties.
Transportation & Warehousing Workplace Safety in Michigan
The transportation & warehousing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Michigan, with OSHA conducting 2,277 inspections across 1,044 employers. 2,892 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
418 transportation & warehousing employers in Michigan received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 299 received a D grade. Workers in Michigan's transportation & warehousing industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Transportation & Warehousing Employers in Michigan 25 shown of 1,044
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Airlines | Detroit | 242 | F |
| Columbian Distribution Services | Grand Rapids | 97 | F |
| Detroit Dept of Transportation | Detroit | 88 | F |
| US Postal Service | Detroit | 76 | D |
| Nicholson Terminal & Dock | River Rouge | 74 | F |
| Flint Mass Transportation Authority | Flint | 63 | F |
| U.S. Postal Service | Grand Rapids | 62 | C |
| Allied Automotive Group | Dearborn | 60 | F |
| Liberty Dairy | Evart | 60 | F |
| U.S. Postal Service | Flint | 58 | F |
| Nicholson Terminal & Dock | Ecorse | 57 | D |
| Detroit Dept of Transportation Central Shop Term | Detroit | 55 | F |
| U.S. Postal Service | Lansing | 55 | D |
| Wayne Industries | Wayne | 51 | F |
| Central Transport | Romulus | 46 | F |
| U.S. Postal Service - Detroit BMC | Allen Park | 44 | C |
| ST James Leasing | Romulus | 40 | F |
| DHT Acquisition Co | Detroit | 40 | F |
| Antrim CNTY Transportation Dial a Ride | Bellaire | 38 | F |
| Usf Holland | Romulus | 37 | D |
| Detroit Dept of Trans Gilbert Garage & Terminal | Detroit | 37 | F |
| Michigan Chloride Sales | ST Louis | 36 | F |
| G-M Wood Products | Newaygo | 36 | F |
| Frisbie Moving & Storage | Detroit | 35 | F |
| Michigan Natural Storage | Wyoming | 35 | F |
Work in transportation & warehousing in Michigan?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.