# DOL MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> DOL MCP connects your AI agent directly to the U.S. Department of Labor's public databases. You can query workplace safety inspections, mine safety violations, and wage and hour compliance history using natural language. It's built for researchers and compliance teams who need to pull official labor data without manual searching.

## Overview
- **Category:** industry-titans
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmECXbN8cmvpWAT6Vxzj3H4MHddMjiEee0V7Nk79/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** workplace-safety, osha, labor-standards, compliance-reporting, public-data

## Description

This Connector connects your AI agent to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to pull public records on workplace safety, mine violations, and labor law compliance. Instead of spending hours navigating complex government portals and copy-pasting data into spreadsheets, you can just ask your agent to do the work for you. It handles the heavy lifting of searching through OSHA inspections, MSHA safety records, and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) history. You can also grab labor market statistics and job training data from the ETA. It turns a tedious research process into a quick conversation. Because Vinkius hosts this connection, you can get these official datasets into your existing workflow without any manual intervention. It's about getting the facts you need to make decisions without the headache of government bureaucracy. Whether you're checking a vendor's safety history before a contract or researching labor trends for a report, this Connector puts the raw data right in your chat. It's built for people who need to move from searching to analyzing quickly. You can ask for specific regional data, check for recurring violations at a specific site, or get a broad overview of labor market conditions. It removes the friction of government data retrieval, letting you focus on what the numbers actually mean for your project.

## Tools

### get_eta_data
Retrieves labor market statistics and information on job training programs. Use this to see how regional training is affecting employment.

### get_msha_inspections
Fetches inspection data for mines to verify industrial safety standards. It shows you how often a mine is being checked.

### get_msha_violations
Pulls specific violation records from the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This is useful for seeing actual safety infractions.

### get_whd_compliance
Pulls Wage and Hour Division records to check for past labor law investigations. This helps you see if a company has a history of wage issues.

### get_osha_inspections
Retrieves health and safety inspection records for various workplaces. It lets you check if a business is following safety rules.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me recent OSHA inspections for construction companies in Chicago.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the most recent OSHA inspection records for the Chicago area. 

| Company Name | Inspection Type | Date | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **BuildRight Construction** | Structural Safety | Oct 12, 2023 | Passed |
| **SafeLogistics Hub** | Warehouse Safety | Oct 15, 2023 | Follow-up Required |

Would you like me to pull the specific violation details for either of these?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What were the recent MSHA violations for the DeepRock Mine?
```

**Response:** 
```
I found the following recent violations for **DeepRock Mine**: 

*   **Date:** October 12th
*   **Violation Type:** Ventilation Standards
*   **Severity:** High
*   **Status:** Open

The inspector noted that the primary ventilation system was operating at 30% below the required capacity for the current shift size.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Get me the wage and hour compliance history for companies in Texas.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've compiled the recent Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance data for Texas. 

*   **Total Investigations:** 142 (Last 12 months)
*   **Key Findings:** 
    *   **Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Violations:** 64 cases
    *   **Child Labor Violations:** 12 cases
    *   **Overtime Pay Issues:** 38 cases

I can drill down into specific case IDs or regional summaries if you need more detail.
```

## Capabilities

### Pull OSHA inspection records
Your agent retrieves health and safety inspection history for specific workplaces.

### Fetch MSHA mine violations
Get a list of safety infractions and violations from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

### Retrieve wage compliance history
Access Wage and Hour Division records to check for past labor law investigations.

### Get labor market statistics
Pull regional employment trends and job training data from the ETA.

### Monitor industrial safety
Check safety standards and inspection results for mining and heavy industry.

## Use Cases

### Vendor Safety Check
A procurement lead asks the agent to find OSHA inspections for a construction firm to check for recurring hazards before signing a contract.

### Wage Law Investigation
A lawyer uses the agent to pull the wage and hour compliance history for a company under investigation for unpaid overtime.

### Mining Safety Audit
A safety inspector uses the agent to list all MSHA violations for a specific site to see if safety standards are being met.

### Labor Trend Report
A non-profit pulls ETA data to see how job training programs in a specific state are impacting local employment rates.

## Benefits

- Skip manual browsing of government sites by pulling OSHA records directly with get_osha_inspections.
- Verify industrial safety standards quickly by fetching MSHA data using get_msha_inspections and get_msha_violations.
- Audit past labor law issues by retrieving WHD compliance history via get_whd_compliance.
- Get accurate regional labor trends and training stats using get_eta_data.
- Speed up vendor due diligence by letting your agent automatically pull public safety records.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get official government labor data through a simple chat interface.

1. Get your DOL API key from the official developer portal.
2. Add the Connector to your Vinkius dashboard and paste your key.
3. Ask your AI agent questions about labor laws or safety records.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What kind of data does the DOL MCP provide?**
The DOL MCP provides access to public records from the U.S. Department of Labor, including workplace safety inspections, mine safety violations, and wage and hour compliance history.

**Can I use the DOL MCP to check a company's safety record?**
Yes, you can use it to pull OSHA and MSHA inspection records to see if a company has a history of safety issues or specific violations.

**Does the DOL MCP include wage and hour history?**
Yes, it retrieves Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance data, which includes investigation records and findings related to labor law.

**Can I use the DOL MCP for labor market research?**
Yes, it can pull labor market statistics and information on job training programs from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

**Do I need a special API key for the DOL MCP?**
You will need a DOL API key, which you can obtain from the official Department of Labor developer portal.

**Is the data in the DOL MCP updated in real time?**
The Connector pulls the most current public records available through the Department of Labor's official API.

**Can I filter OSHA inspection data by a specific state?**
Yes! You can use the `filter` parameter in the `get_osha_inspections` tool with OData syntax, such as `state_code eq 'CA'` for California.

**What kind of information does the ETA data tool provide?**
The `get_eta_data` tool fetches information regarding employment and training programs, as well as various labor market statistics managed by the Employment and Training Administration.

**How can I limit the number of results returned from a query?**
All tools, such as `get_msha_violations` or `get_whd_compliance`, include a `top` parameter. Simply specify a number to limit the results to that amount.