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Joel Garcia Lopez

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joel Garcia Lopez has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty0% serious
$354,957
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#176
of 100,495 penalized employers

Joel Garcia Lopez in Menomonee Falls, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $354,957. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joel Garcia Lopez 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Forge Building Co. LLC in Boise, ID is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Joel Garcia Lopez compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joel Garcia Lopez runs far above peers (52.6x 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

$354,957 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($354,957) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $354,957 $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 Joel Garcia Lopez

The federal enforcement record for Joel Garcia Lopez in Menomonee Falls, WI includes 5 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 18 (72.0%) 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 $354,957 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $354,957 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $70,991. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (52.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-03-28 to 2025-12-17, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2024-03-28

Last Inspection

2025-12-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$70,991

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $70,991 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

18

Repeat

72.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

28.0% 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

$354,957

Current Penalty Amount

$354,957

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Joel Garcia Lopez compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joel Garcia Lopez Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 25 3.3
Total Penalty $354,957 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $70,991 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joel Garcia Lopez safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joel Garcia Lopez's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Joel Garcia Lopez have? ▼
Joel Garcia Lopez has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 18 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $354,957.
How many OSHA inspections has Joel Garcia Lopez had? ▼
Joel Garcia Lopez has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-28 and the most recent on 2025-12-17. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joel Garcia Lopez? ▼
Joel Garcia Lopez has been assessed $354,957 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Joel Garcia Lopez have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joel Garcia Lopez has 0 serious violations, and 18 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 Joel Garcia Lopez operate in? ▼
Joel Garcia Lopez operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Joel Garcia Lopez's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joel Garcia Lopez's total OSHA penalty of $354,957 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (52.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Forge Building Co. LLC in Boise, ID is a similar construction employer with $0 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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