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Carlos Meza

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlos Meza has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$16,060
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,447
of 100,495 penalized employers

Carlos Meza in Lawrenceville, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carlos Meza 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rufino Minquiz/DBA Da Exteriors in Glen Ellyn, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,064 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
78%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Carlos Meza compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlos Meza runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$16,060 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Carlos Meza

The federal enforcement record for Carlos Meza in Lawrenceville, GA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (66.7%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $16,060 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,030. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-01-14 to 2015-11-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-14

Last Inspection

2015-11-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,030

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $8,030 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

66.7% 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

$16,060

Current Penalty Amount

$16,060

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Carlos Meza compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carlos Meza Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $16,060 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,030 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlos Meza safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlos Meza's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Carlos Meza have? ▼
Carlos Meza has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlos Meza had? ▼
Carlos Meza has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-14 and the most recent on 2015-11-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlos Meza? ▼
Carlos Meza has been assessed $16,060 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carlos Meza have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlos Meza has 1 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Carlos Meza operate in? ▼
Carlos Meza operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Carlos Meza's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlos Meza's total OSHA penalty of $16,060 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rufino Minquiz/DBA Da Exteriors in Glen Ellyn, IL is a similar construction employer with $16,064 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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