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Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$32,682
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$16,060
Back wages owed

Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. in Miami, FL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,682. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,060 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. For comparison, Wood Decking INC in Santa Fe Springs, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $48,725 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
91%
of penalized employers rank lower
$16,060
in back wages recovered

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. runs far above peers (11.4x 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

$32,682 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. in Miami, FL includes 5 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 1.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (87.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $50,216 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $32,682 - a 34.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,536. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (11.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $16,060 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-10-20 to 2023-06-14, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-10-20

Last Inspection

2023-06-14

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,536

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $6,536 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$50,216

Current Penalty Amount

$32,682

Penalty Reduction

34.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$48,742

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,534 from the initial assessment of $50,216. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$16,060
Employees Affected
19
WHD Violations
31
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$845
Avg Back Wages per Case
$8,030

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. owed $16,060 in back wages to 19 employees across 2 cases and 31 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: Retail Trade

How Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $32,682 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,536 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. have? ▼
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,682.
How many OSHA inspections has Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. had? ▼
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-20 and the most recent on 2023-06-14. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.? ▼
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. has been assessed $32,682 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,216 (a 34.9% reduction). Additionally, $16,060 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. has 7 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 Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC., resulting in $16,060 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. operate in? ▼
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453310). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Goodwill Industries of South Florida, 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 $16,060 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,682 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (11.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wood Decking INC in Santa Fe Springs, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $48,725 in current penalties.

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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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