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Joel Garcia Lopez

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joel Garcia Lopez ranks #182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty0% serious
$354,957
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#182
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (52.5x 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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 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

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 Joel Garcia Lopez.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAPITAL CONCRETE NY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SWEDE'S ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TURNER ROOFING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20MILTON J. WOMACK INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CHERRY VALLEY VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24DEER PARK ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MCC INTERNATIONAL SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HILLTOWN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JOHN MORIARTY & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2JBM CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21EVANS GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CASILLAS CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BRIAN PIERCE ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FERRARO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6TRI-STATE ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KERR MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LAMAR CONSTRUCTION CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2WRIGHT & MORRISSEY I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Joel Garcia Lopez, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25
Joel Garcia Lopez has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Joel Garcia Lopez in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Joel Garcia Lopez is the #53 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($354,957).

How Joel Garcia Lopez Compares

Joel Garcia Lopez's 5.00 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 far above peers (52.5x the sector average).

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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joel Garcia Lopez Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 25 3.3
Total Penalty $354,957 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $70,991 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joel Garcia Lopez, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($354,957 here).

Freedom Construction INC. $364,105 PA C.R.H. Roofing LLC $344,006 OH Avila's Roofing, LLC $340,978 PA Indianapolis Power & Light Company $337,200 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Capital Concrete NY INC. 5 insp. Brooklyn, NY Swede's Roofing INC 5 insp. Cheyenne, WY Turner Roofing CO., INC. 5 insp. Baltimore, MD Milton J. Womack INC. 5 insp. Baton Rouge, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Union, NJ
0 inspections $0
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Boise, ID
0 inspections $0
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Glendale, AZ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Azteca Gunite Company Inc.
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Joel Garcia Lopez rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joel Garcia Lopez ranks #182 (the top 1% 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 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 $6,767 per employer (52.5x 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.
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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