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Eldi Mendez

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eldi Mendez ranks #6,971 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious
$40,096
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,971
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eldi Mendez in Gulf Shores, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,096. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eldi Mendez 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,971 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sonny's Plumbing in Pearland, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#6,971
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eldi Mendez compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eldi Mendez runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$40,096 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Eldi Mendez.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITYVIEW CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25DATTY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KIRBERG ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARROYO SECO CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SOFT CONTRACTOR CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MCKEE UTILITY CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GOWNA CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMDEN CITY PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BLACK MICRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ERIN TUCKPOINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AMORA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROGELIO MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GOLDEN STATE BORING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PAUL CRAMPTON CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CAMPUS CREST CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EDDIE PEARSON ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 85 PLUS ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRALON HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CASINO DEVELOPMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARTHUR TAK YAN LEE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22Eldi Mendez, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Eldi Mendez has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Eldi Mendez in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Eldi Mendez sits at penalty rank #1,658 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($40,096 assessed).

How Eldi Mendez Compares

Eldi Mendez's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-11-28

Last Inspection

2019-12-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,365

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $13,365 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

60.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$41,649

Current Penalty Amount

$40,096

Penalty Reduction

3.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,553 from the initial assessment of $41,649. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Eldi Mendez compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eldi Mendez Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $40,096 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,365 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eldi Mendez, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,096 here).

Israel Gutierrez $40,098 GA Reliable Framing, INC. $40,075 NV Hixon Brothers Contracting $40,059 MO Ayars & Ayars, INC $40,046 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Cityview Construction CORP. 3 insp. Belleville, NJ Datty's Construction LLC 3 insp. Paterson, NJ Kirberg Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Arroyo Seco Construction 3 insp. Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Israel Gutierrez
Lawrenceville, GA
2 inspections $40,098
3:16 Inc.
Pismo Beach, CA
0 inspections $0
Wind River Construction- MCTC and TEMF
Lawton, OK
0 inspections $0
Sonny's Plumbing
Pearland, TX
0 inspections $0
JCS Construction Group, Inc.
Stamford, CT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Eldi Mendez safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eldi Mendez's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eldi Mendez have? ▼
Eldi Mendez has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,096.
How many OSHA inspections has Eldi Mendez had? ▼
Eldi Mendez has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-28 and the most recent on 2019-12-05. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eldi Mendez? ▼
Eldi Mendez has been assessed $40,096 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,649 (a 3.7% reduction).
Does Eldi Mendez have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eldi Mendez has 1 serious violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Eldi Mendez operate in? ▼
Eldi Mendez operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eldi Mendez rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eldi Mendez ranks #6,971 (the top 10% 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 Eldi Mendez's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eldi Mendez's total OSHA penalty of $40,096 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sonny's Plumbing in Pearland, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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