Retail Trade · Cisco, TX

A-Quality Steel

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $16,026 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$16,026
Back wages owed

A-Quality Steel in Cisco, TX has been the subject of 0 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 10 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.

What the Data Says About A-Quality Steel

A-Quality Steel in Cisco, TX has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Excel Sportswear in Trafford, PA has 1 OSHA inspection on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against A-Quality Steel to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $16,026 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,026
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,289
Avg Back Wages per Case
$16,026

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that A-Quality Steel owed $16,026 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 10 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: Retail Trade

How A-Quality Steel compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A-Quality Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 0 0.8
Violations 0 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has A-Quality Steel been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against A-Quality Steel, resulting in $16,026 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does A-Quality Steel operate in?
A-Quality Steel operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if A-Quality Steel owes me wages?
If you believe A-Quality Steel 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 $16,026 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does A-Quality Steel's safety record compare to industry average?
A-Quality Steel's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Excel Sportswear in Trafford, PA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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