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Mechanical Comfort, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mechanical Comfort, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$225
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,009
of 100,495 penalized employers

Mechanical Comfort, INC. in Ames, IA 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: $225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mechanical Comfort, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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. For comparison, Carolina General Contractors in Columbia, SC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $225 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
2%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Mechanical Comfort, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mechanical Comfort, INC. runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$225 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Mechanical Comfort, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Mechanical Comfort, INC. in Ames, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $225 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $225 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $113. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-06-27 to 2013-09-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-27

Last Inspection

2013-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $113 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$225

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Mechanical Comfort, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mechanical Comfort, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $225 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $113 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mechanical Comfort, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mechanical Comfort, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mechanical Comfort, INC. have? ▼
Mechanical Comfort, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225.
How many OSHA inspections has Mechanical Comfort, INC. had? ▼
Mechanical Comfort, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-27 and the most recent on 2013-09-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mechanical Comfort, INC.? ▼
Mechanical Comfort, INC. has been assessed $225 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Mechanical Comfort, INC. operate in? ▼
Mechanical Comfort, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Mechanical Comfort, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mechanical Comfort, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $225 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carolina General Contractors in Columbia, SC is a similar construction employer with $225 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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