Construction · McAllen, TX

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.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$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

What the Data Says About Cantu Construction

The federal enforcement record for Cantu Construction in McAllen, TX shows 1 OSHA inspection with 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 $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,422 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2024-11-18 to 2024-11-18, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-11-18

Last Inspection

2024-11-18

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

$1,422

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$711

Avg Back Wages per Case

$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 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cantu Construction	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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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 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 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 $6,751 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.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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