Construction · Las Vegas, NV

Flippin's Trenching

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Flippin's Trenching has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$306
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$3,911
Back wages owed

Flippin's Trenching in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $306. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $3,911 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 Flippin's Trenching once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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 $3,911 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Berg Electric in Kirtland AFB, NM is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
4%
of penalized employers rank lower
$3,911
in back wages recovered

How Flippin's Trenching compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Flippin's Trenching runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$306 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Flippin's Trenching

The federal enforcement record for Flippin's Trenching in Las Vegas, NV includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $306 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $306 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $306. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $3,911 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-11-13 to 2013-11-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-11-13

Last Inspection

2013-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$306

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $306 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$306

Current Penalty Amount

$306

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,217

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,911
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,956
Avg Back Wages per Case
$3,911

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Flippin's Trenching owed $3,911 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 Flippin's Trenching compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Flippin's Trenching Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $306 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $306 $3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flippin's Trenching safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Flippin's Trenching's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Flippin's Trenching have?
Flippin's Trenching has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $306.
How many OSHA inspections has Flippin's Trenching had?
Flippin's Trenching has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-13 and the most recent on 2013-11-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Flippin's Trenching?
Flippin's Trenching has been assessed $306 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $3,911 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Flippin's Trenching been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Flippin's Trenching, resulting in $3,911 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 Flippin's Trenching operate in?
Flippin's Trenching operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). 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 Flippin's Trenching owes me wages?
If you believe Flippin's Trenching 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 $3,911 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Flippin's Trenching's safety record compare to industry average?
Flippin's Trenching's total OSHA penalty of $306 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, Berg Electric in Kirtland AFB, NM is a similar construction employer with $0 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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