Construction · El Paso, TX

Ao General Contractor, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ao General Contractor, INC. ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ao General Contractor, INC. in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ao General Contractor, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R C Construction in Snohomish, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ao General Contractor, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ao General Contractor, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Ao General Contractor, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22GARNEAU CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25A PASTORS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12QUALITY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CLARK CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CONCRETE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6LOUGHRIDGE & COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PENTALON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MILLINOCKET, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26WORTH TOWN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23HOMES BY TABER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JUHL TOWER SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14NOOTER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25SPRINGFIELD, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HILBERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OLD PUEBLO STUCCO & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MEDFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20HARVEY-CLEARY ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Ao General Contracto…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Ao General Contractor, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ao General Contractor, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ao General Contractor, INC. sits at penalty rank #9,633 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($10,000 assessed).

How Ao General Contractor, INC. Compares

Ao General Contractor, INC.'s 0.40 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-03-14

Last Inspection

2025-05-12

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$14,502

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

31.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,502 from the initial assessment of $14,502. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ao General Contractor, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ao General Contractor, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $10,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ao General Contractor, INC., both outside TX 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 Ao General Contractor, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ao General Contractor, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ao General Contractor, INC. have?
Ao General Contractor, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Ao General Contractor, INC. had?
Ao General Contractor, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-14 and the most recent on 2025-05-12. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ao General Contractor, INC.?
Ao General Contractor, INC. has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,502 (a 31.0% reduction).
Does Ao General Contractor, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ao General Contractor, 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 Ao General Contractor, INC. operate in?
Ao General Contractor, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ao General Contractor, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ao General Contractor, INC. ranks #35,184 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ao General Contractor, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Ao General Contractor, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, R C Construction in Snohomish, WA is a similar construction employer with $10,000 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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