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Joy Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joy Industries ranks #94,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$388
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joy Industries in Pontiac, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $388. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joy Industries 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Las Vegas Auto Spa in Las Vegas, NV is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#94,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Joy Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joy Industries runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$388 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Joy Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEEDS WEST AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ALASKA PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRAKES PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GUADALAJARA TIRES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREASE MONKEY OF HAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ROLLOMATIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLASSY CHASSIS AUTOB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12K & S PEDERSEN AUTOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VERTU CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF FARMVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BTF 3 INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAWIT GOITOM FESSEHAYE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREAT VOYAGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POLAR SERVICE CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESIMONE AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEDRO CABRALES JR. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUNSET COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COUNTRYSIDE WELDING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RTT MACHINE & WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Joy Industries, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Joy Industries has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Joy Industries in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Joy Industries is the #2,144 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($388).

How Joy Industries Compares

Joy Industries's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-08

Last Inspection

2015-09-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $194 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$650

Current Penalty Amount

$388

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $262 from the initial assessment of $650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Joy Industries compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joy Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 20 3.8
Total Penalty $388 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $194 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($388 here).

The Oaks Community Association, INC. $390 CA Cuatro Calles DRY Cleaners INC $383 PR Orlando Auto, INC. $400 OH The Valley Company, LLC $400 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Leeds West Auto Group 2 insp. Centennial, CO Pacific Automotive Service Cen 2 insp. Lakewood, WA Alaska Professional Auto, INC. 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Brakes Plus, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Oaks Community Association, INC.
Ione, CA
2 inspections $390
Cuatro Calles DRY Cleaners INC
Yauco, PR
3 inspections $383
Orlando Auto, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $400
The Valley Company, LLC
Whitefield, ME
2 inspections $400
Las Vegas Auto Spa
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $400

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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 Joy Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joy Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Joy Industries have? ▼
Joy Industries has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $388.
How many OSHA inspections has Joy Industries had? ▼
Joy Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-08 and the most recent on 2015-09-25. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joy Industries? ▼
Joy Industries has been assessed $388 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $650 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Joy Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joy Industries has 8 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.
What industry does Joy Industries operate in? ▼
Joy Industries operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Joy Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joy Industries ranks #94,534 (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 Joy Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joy Industries's total OSHA penalty of $388 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Las Vegas Auto Spa in Las Vegas, NV is a similar other services employer with $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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