Establishment profile
DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC
5020 JOHN R ST, DETROIT, MI, 48202
712110 — Museums
Summary
DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $1,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 70th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 7121 within MI. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-09-06 | Planned | 11 | 3 | $1,200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC's OSHA violation history?
- DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $1,200 in total penalties.
- How does DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER INC operates in the museums industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.