Construction · Tucson, AZ

Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 7 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

29% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections

Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. in Tucson, AZ has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. 12 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC..

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Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

How Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. Compares

Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.'s 0.58 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2010-05-07

Last Inspection

2020-02-24

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 12 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 7 violations across 12 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 Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. have?
Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. had?
Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-07 and the most recent on 2020-02-24. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.?
Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,125 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. 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.
What industry does Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. operate in?
Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC. 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.
How does Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sun Mechanical Contracting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO 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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