Construction · Detroit, MI

Jermor Plumbing & Heating

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jermor Plumbing & Heating ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jermor Plumbing & Heating in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 51 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $85,312 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. For comparison, Melrose Enterprises, LTD. in Philadelphia, PA is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $85,880 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers
$85,312
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $85K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($28K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Jermor Plumbing & Heating compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jermor Plumbing & Heating runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.32.63.95.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCN BUILD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SPIRIT SCAFFOLDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEI GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CLYDE JOHNSON CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CEDAR CREEK HOME IMP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HAROLD K. PHILLIPS R…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MEYER SMITH, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INFRASOURCE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MARTINEZ BROS. CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ASPEN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DAVKEN MECHANICAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2B & D CONCRETE CUTTI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GDC CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BKJ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROBERTSON ELECTRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PINNACLE INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5ACC CONSTRUCTION CO.…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SKINNER INTERIOR SYS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GRAND STREET CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ALL TRADES CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Jermor Plumbing & He…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Jermor Plumbing & Heating has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Jermor Plumbing & Heating in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Jermor Plumbing & Heating sits at penalty rank #30,261 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($600 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Jermor Plumbing & Heating at rank #1,277 of 12,785 employers ($85,312 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $600 OSHA penalties plus $85,312 WHD back wages (99.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Jermor Plumbing & Heating Compares

Jermor Plumbing & Heating's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-08-26

Last Inspection

2010-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$85,912

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$85,312
Employees Affected
41
WHD Violations
51
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,081
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$28,437

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Jermor Plumbing & Heating owed $85,312 in back wages to 41 employees across 3 cases and 51 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jermor Plumbing & Heating Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jermor Plumbing & Heating, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use Jermor Plumbing & Heating's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Jermor Plumbing & Heating against Precise Boring of Ohio, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Jermor Plumbing & Heating's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Jermor Plumbing & Heating also carries $85,312 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jermor Plumbing & Heating's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating have?
Jermor Plumbing & Heating has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Jermor Plumbing & Heating had?
Jermor Plumbing & Heating has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-26 and the most recent on 2010-08-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jermor Plumbing & Heating?
Jermor Plumbing & Heating has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $85,312 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Jermor Plumbing & Heating have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jermor Plumbing & Heating has 2 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Jermor Plumbing & Heating, resulting in $85,312 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Jermor Plumbing & Heating operate in?
Jermor Plumbing & Heating 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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating owes me wages?
If you believe Jermor Plumbing & 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 $85,312 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Jermor Plumbing & Heating rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jermor Plumbing & Heating ranks #91,681 (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 Jermor Plumbing & Heating's safety record compare to industry average?
Jermor Plumbing & Heating's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Melrose Enterprises, LTD. in Philadelphia, PA is a similar construction employer with $85,880 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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