Construction · Huntsville, TX

5-T Utilities, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 5-T Utilities, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $54,454
Back wages owed

5-T Utilities, INC. in Huntsville, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 66 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 5-T Utilities, INC. once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $54,454 in back wages owed to 65 affected workers. For comparison, Triple B Construction, LLC in Council Bluffs, IA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $54,454
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $54K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($54K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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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 5-T Utilities, INC..

5-T Utilities, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 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.

5-T Utilities, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, 5-T Utilities, INC. ranks #2,057 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($54,454). 5-T Utilities, INC. carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,057 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($54,454).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $54,454 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How 5-T Utilities, INC. Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for 5-T Utilities, INC. in Huntsville, TX, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against 5-T Utilities, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-11-19

Last Inspection

2015-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$54,454

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$838

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$54,454

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that 5-T Utilities, INC. owed $54,454 in back wages to 65 employees across 1 case and 66 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How 5-T Utilities, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	5-T Utilities, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 5-T Utilities, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Arizona Pipeline Company 1 insp. Phoenix, AZ United Materials, LLC 1 insp. Denver, CO Air to Air, INC. 1 insp. Jacksonville, FL Starr Corporation 1 insp. Pocatello, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

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0 inspections $0

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0 inspections $0

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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use 5-T Utilities, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare 5-T Utilities, INC. against Cavins Construction, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether 5-T Utilities, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
5-T Utilities, INC. also carries $54,454 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 5-T Utilities, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, 5-T Utilities, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 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 5-T Utilities, INC. have? ▼

5-T Utilities, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has 5-T Utilities, INC. had? ▼

5-T Utilities, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-19 and the most recent on 2015-11-19. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for 5-T Utilities, INC.? ▼

5-T Utilities, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $54,454 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has 5-T Utilities, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against 5-T Utilities, INC., resulting in $54,454 in back wages owed to 65 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does 5-T Utilities, INC. operate in? ▼

5-T Utilities, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if 5-T Utilities, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe 5-T Utilities, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $54,454 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does 5-T Utilities, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

5-T Utilities, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Triple B Construction, LLC in Council Bluffs, IA 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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