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Cantu Construction

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

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,422
Back wages owed

Cantu Construction in McAllen, 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. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,422 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cantu Construction 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 $1,422 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Texas Premier Drywall Systems in Waller, TX 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
$1,422
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 Cantu Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.104.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLORADO COMMERCIAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AIRSEAL INSULATION S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TWG CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RELIANT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1COMMANDER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RDB UNIVERSAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HUGEE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RICHMOND EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2PELLERIN & WALLACE I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1QUALITY IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 17WESTAR FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3FLIPPIN'S TRENCHING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JPN MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LOCKHART CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PREMIER ELECTRICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BELARDE CUSTOM CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STRONGHOLD ENGINEERING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UPSTATE ROOFING & PA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ALL THAT CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Cantu Construction, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
Cantu Construction 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.

Cantu Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Cantu Construction at rank #12,082 of 12,785 employers ($1,422 owed). Cantu Construction carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #12,082 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($1,422).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $1,422 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cantu Construction Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Cantu Construction in McAllen, 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 Cantu Construction to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2024-11-18

Last Inspection

2024-11-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

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
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,422
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$711
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,422

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cantu Construction owed $1,422 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 4 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 Cantu Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cantu Construction 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 Cantu Construction, 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).

Colorado Commercial Roofing, INC. 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Airseal Insulation Systems 1 insp. Brooklyn, NY TWG Construction, LLC 1 insp. Indianapolis, IN Reliant Construction, LLC 1 insp. Henderson, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bayberry Building Co.
Hyannis, MA
0 inspections $0
Twin Pines Construction, LLC
Claremont, NH
2 inspections $1,421
JG Construction, LLC
Juneau, AK
2 inspections $1,421
Texas Premier Drywall Systems
Waller, TX
0 inspections $0
JSL Roofing, LLC
Boise, ID
2 inspections $1,424

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What to do with this record

Use Cantu Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cantu Construction against Bayberry Building Co., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cantu Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Cantu Construction also carries $1,422 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 Cantu Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cantu Construction'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 Cantu Construction have? ▼
Cantu Construction 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 Cantu Construction had? ▼
Cantu Construction has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-18 and the most recent on 2024-11-18. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cantu Construction? ▼
Cantu Construction has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,422 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Cantu Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cantu Construction, resulting in $1,422 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cantu Construction operate in? ▼
Cantu Construction 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.
What should I do if Cantu Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cantu Construction 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 $1,422 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Cantu Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cantu Construction'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, Texas Premier Drywall Systems in Waller, TX 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.