Construction · Albuquerque, NM

DKG & Associates INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DKG & Associates INC. ranks #43,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,475
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #43,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

DKG & Associates INC. in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,475. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 41 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DKG & Associates INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,200 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. For comparison, LCL Legacy Enterprises in Granbury, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 57.1%
of violations were serious: #43,593
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,200
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($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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DKG & Associates INC.

$7,475
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows DKG & Associates INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,475 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 DKG & Associates INC..

DKG & Associates INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

DKG & Associates INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, DKG & Associates INC. sits at penalty rank #12,604 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,475 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, DKG & Associates INC. ranks #11,141 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($2,200).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,475 OSHA penalties plus $2,200 WHD back wages (22.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How DKG & Associates INC. Compares

DKG & Associates INC.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-25

Last Inspection

2010-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,738 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

57.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,475

Current Penalty Amount

$7,475

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,675

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,200

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$54

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,100

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that DKG & Associates INC. owed $2,200 in back wages to 41 employees across 2 cases and 41 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 DKG & Associates INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DKG & Associates INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	7	3.3
Total Penalty	$7,475	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,738	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DKG & Associates INC., both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,475 here).

Xle Metals INC. $7,477 PA Blca Company INC $7,472 HI Virginia Drywall $7,472 VA Pedro Juarez $7,480 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Webb Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL Henry Carlson Construction LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Cima Services LP 2 insp. Galena Park, TX

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What to do with this record

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DKG & Associates INC. also carries $2,200 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 DKG & Associates INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DKG & Associates INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 DKG & Associates INC. have? ▼

DKG & Associates INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,475.

How many OSHA inspections has DKG & Associates INC. had? ▼

DKG & Associates INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-25 and the most recent on 2010-05-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DKG & Associates INC.? ▼

DKG & Associates INC. has been assessed $7,475 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,200 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does DKG & Associates INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DKG & Associates INC. has 4 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.

Has DKG & Associates INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against DKG & Associates INC., resulting in $2,200 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does DKG & Associates INC. operate in? ▼

DKG & Associates INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). 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 DKG & Associates INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe DKG & Associates INC. 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 $2,200 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does DKG & Associates INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DKG & Associates INC. ranks #43,593 (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 DKG & Associates INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DKG & Associates INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,475 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, LCL Legacy Enterprises in Granbury, 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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