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Fausto Mendoza Tavera

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fausto Mendoza Tavera ranks #23,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty45% serious
$15,158
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fausto Mendoza Tavera in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,158. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fausto Mendoza Tavera 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Beauty-Crete, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#23,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fausto Mendoza Tavera compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fausto Mendoza Tavera runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$15,158 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Fausto Mendoza Tavera.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLINTLOCK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AFFORDABLE EXTERIORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUPERIOR LIGHTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9APEK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A. PREMAN ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMSTERDAM ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF OCEANSIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BUILDERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOTAL NY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE MONAHAN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J V I BUILDERS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHS CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JC CONSTRUCTION & EX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WATER TIGHT ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D.A.G. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SPRING SHEET METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SELECT QUALITY BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL STATES ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Fausto Mendoza Tavera, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Fausto Mendoza Tavera has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Fausto Mendoza Tavera in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Fausto Mendoza Tavera sits at penalty rank #6,104 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($15,158 assessed).

How Fausto Mendoza Tavera Compares

Fausto Mendoza Tavera's 3.67 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-09-02

Last Inspection

2024-08-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,053

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $5,053 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$15,158

Current Penalty Amount

$15,158

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fausto Mendoza Tavera compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fausto Mendoza Tavera Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $15,158 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,053 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fausto Mendoza Tavera, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,158 here).

Samuel Baca $15,156 KS Khaika Construction $15,164 MA Leon's Roofing and Siding, INC. $15,152 WI R & W Builder's, INC. $15,151 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Flintlock Construction Services LLC 3 insp. New York, NY Affordable Exteriors, INC. 3 insp. Elkhorn, NE Berlin Builders, INC. 3 insp. Middletown, DE Superior Lighting, INC. 3 insp. Omaha, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beauty-Crete, Inc.
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Samuel Baca
Bel Aire, KS
2 inspections $15,156
Outkast Electrical Contractors Inc.
Dorchester Center, MA
0 inspections $0
Coastal Contracting and Development, Inc.
Hollywood, FL
0 inspections $0
Khaika Construction
Holyoke, MA
2 inspections $15,164

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What to do with this record

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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 Fausto Mendoza Tavera safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fausto Mendoza Tavera's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 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 Fausto Mendoza Tavera have? ▼
Fausto Mendoza Tavera has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,158.
How many OSHA inspections has Fausto Mendoza Tavera had? ▼
Fausto Mendoza Tavera has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-02 and the most recent on 2024-08-19. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fausto Mendoza Tavera? ▼
Fausto Mendoza Tavera has been assessed $15,158 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fausto Mendoza Tavera have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fausto Mendoza Tavera has 5 serious violations, and 1 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 Fausto Mendoza Tavera operate in? ▼
Fausto Mendoza Tavera operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fausto Mendoza Tavera rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fausto Mendoza Tavera ranks #23,783 (the top quarter 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 Fausto Mendoza Tavera's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fausto Mendoza Tavera's total OSHA penalty of $15,158 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beauty-Crete, Inc. in Tulsa, OK 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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