Construction · Flint, MI

Goyette Mechanical

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goyette Mechanical ranks #70,513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,720
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #70,513
of 99,447 penalized employers

Goyette Mechanical in Flint, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,720. 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.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goyette Mechanical 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $56,737 in back wages owed to 99 affected workers. For comparison, Whole Life Construction, LLC in Newtown, CT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $59,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #70,513
of 99,447 penalized employers: $56,737
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $57K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($57K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Goyette Mechanical

$2,720
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Goyette Mechanical runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,720 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Goyette Mechanical.

Goyette Mechanical has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Goyette Mechanical in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Goyette Mechanical is the #22,426 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,720). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Goyette Mechanical at rank #1,987 of 12,785 employers ($56,737 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,720 OSHA penalties plus $56,737 WHD back wages (95.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Goyette Mechanical Compares

Goyette Mechanical's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2012-02-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,360 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,720

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$59,457

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,080 from the initial assessment of $6,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$56,737

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

100

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$573

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$56,737

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Goyette Mechanical owed $56,737 in back wages to 99 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 Goyette Mechanical compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Goyette Mechanical	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$2,720	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,360	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Goyette Mechanical, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,720 here).

Bonaventure Construction LLC $2,720 VA Calva Gonzalez, Geronimo $2,720 CO Perez Roofing LLC $2,720 CO Acb Construction LLC $2,720 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Tucker Mechanical 2 insp. Middletown, CT Unnerstall Contracting Company LLC 2 insp. Chesterfield, MO Pablo Pena Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO Ever Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Hagerstown, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Woodland Park, Department of Public Works

Woodland Park, NJ

5 inspections $59,500

Michael Roberts Construction, INC.

Berkeley, CA

2 inspections $59,500

Reynolds Construction, LLC.

Parker, CO

2 inspections $59,505

Boro of Manasquan DPW

Manasquan, NJ

2 inspections $59,400

Whole Life Construction, LLC

Newtown, CT

2 inspections $59,400

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What to do with this record

Use Goyette Mechanical's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Goyette Mechanical against Borough of Woodland Park, Department of Public Works, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Goyette Mechanical also carries $56,737 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 Goyette Mechanical safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Goyette Mechanical's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Goyette Mechanical have? ▼

Goyette Mechanical has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,720.

How many OSHA inspections has Goyette Mechanical had? ▼

Goyette Mechanical has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2012-02-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Goyette Mechanical? ▼

Goyette Mechanical has been assessed $2,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,800 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $56,737 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Goyette Mechanical have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Goyette Mechanical has 1 serious violations, and 1 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.

Has Goyette Mechanical been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Goyette Mechanical, resulting in $56,737 in back wages owed to 99 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Goyette Mechanical operate in? ▼

Goyette Mechanical operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Goyette Mechanical owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Goyette Mechanical 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 $56,737 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Goyette Mechanical rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Goyette Mechanical ranks #70,513 (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 Goyette Mechanical's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Goyette Mechanical's total OSHA penalty of $2,720 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whole Life Construction, LLC in Newtown, CT is a similar construction employer with $59,400 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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