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Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,992
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,974
of 100,495 penalized employers

Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,992. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Prevete Framing LLC in Wayne, NJ is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,990 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
80%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$17,992 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD

The federal enforcement record for Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD in San Antonio, TX includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $30,332 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $17,992 - a 40.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,997. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-07-17 to 2025-01-13, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-07-17

Last Inspection

2025-01-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,997

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,997 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$30,332

Current Penalty Amount

$17,992

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,340 from the initial assessment of $30,332. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $17,992 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,997 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD have? ▼
Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,992.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD had? ▼
Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-17 and the most recent on 2025-01-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD? ▼
Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD has been assessed $17,992 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,332 (a 40.7% reduction).
Does Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD has 5 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 Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD operate in? ▼
Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Backhoe & Utilities, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $17,992 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Prevete Framing LLC in Wayne, NJ is a similar construction employer with $17,990 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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