Manufacturing · Clearwater, FL

Belquette INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Belquette INC. ranks #71,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,640
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #71,154
of 99,447 penalized employers

Belquette INC. in Clearwater, FL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,640. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,153 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Belquette INC. once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,153 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Brewton Iron Works, INC. in Brewton, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,790 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 83.3%
of violations were serious: #71,154
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,153
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Belquette INC.

$2,640
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Belquette INC. runs well below peers (0.17x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,640 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Belquette INC..

Belquette INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Belquette INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Belquette INC. is the #28,156 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,640). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Belquette INC. ranks #3,824 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,153).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,640 OSHA penalties plus $2,153 WHD back wages (44.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Belquette INC. Compares

Belquette INC.'s 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-01-15

Last Inspection

2015-01-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,640 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

83.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,640

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,793

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,760 from the initial assessment of $4,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,153

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$718

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$2,153

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Belquette INC. owed $2,153 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Belquette INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Belquette INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	6	8.0
Total Penalty	$2,640	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,640	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Belquette INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,640 here).

Refrigeration Sales INC $2,640 MI Granite BY Design $2,640 CO Auto Butler INC DBA Broadway Equipment Company $2,640 MN Environmental Tillage Systems INC $2,640 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Ductco, LLC 1 insp. Bloomfield, CT Daehan Solutions Alabama, LLC 1 insp. Hope Hull, AL Central Valley Meat 1 insp. Hanford, CA So Ono Food Products, LLC 1 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Percival Scientific, INC.

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Dallas, TX

0 inspections $0

Brewton Iron Works, INC.

Brewton, AL

2 inspections $4,790

Southeast Wood Products INC

Ramer, TN

3 inspections $4,790

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What to do with this record

Use Belquette INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Belquette INC. against Percival Scientific, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Belquette INC. also carries $2,153 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belquette INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Belquette INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Belquette INC. have? ▼

Belquette INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,640.

How many OSHA inspections has Belquette INC. had? ▼

Belquette INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-15 and the most recent on 2015-01-15. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Belquette INC.? ▼

Belquette INC. has been assessed $2,640 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,400 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,153 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Belquette INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Belquette INC. has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Belquette INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Belquette INC., resulting in $2,153 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Belquette INC. operate in? ▼

Belquette INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333244). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Belquette INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Belquette INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,153 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Belquette INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Belquette INC. ranks #71,154 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Belquette INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Belquette INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,640 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brewton Iron Works, INC. in Brewton, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,790 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.