Construction · Lincoln, RI

GEM Plumbing and Heating

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $23,410 in back wages owed to 98 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $23,410
Back wages owed

GEM Plumbing and Heating in Lincoln, RI has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 100 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About GEM Plumbing and Heating

GEM Plumbing and Heating in Lincoln, RI has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Next Level Construction, LLC in North Troy, VT has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against GEM Plumbing and Heating to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $23,410 in back wages owed to 98 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$23,410

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

100

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$239

Avg Back Wages per Case

$23,410

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that GEM Plumbing and Heating owed $23,410 in back wages to 98 employees across 1 case and 100 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: Construction

How GEM Plumbing and Heating compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	GEM Plumbing and Heating	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has GEM Plumbing and Heating been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against GEM Plumbing and Heating, resulting in $23,410 in back wages owed to 98 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does GEM Plumbing and Heating operate in? ▼

GEM Plumbing and Heating operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if GEM Plumbing and Heating owes me wages? ▼

If you believe GEM Plumbing and Heating 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 $23,410 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does GEM Plumbing and Heating's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

GEM Plumbing and Heating's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Next Level Construction, LLC in North Troy, VT is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

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.