Manufacturing · Albuquerque, NM

Granite Connection

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Connection has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$35,729
Back wages owed

Granite Connection in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $35,729 in back wages owed to 15 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 Granite Connection once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $35,729 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Jones Stone & Marble, INC. in Greensburg, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $35,707 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$35,729
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $36K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($36K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Granite Connection.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLORTON STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCSWAIN METAL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4HASA, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Granite Connection, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
Granite Connection has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Granite Connection in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Granite Connection ranks #938 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($35,729). Granite Connection carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #938 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($35,729).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $35,729 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Granite Connection Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Granite Connection in Albuquerque, NM, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Granite Connection to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-02-07

Last Inspection

2017-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$35,729
Employees Affected
15
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,382
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$35,729

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Granite Connection owed $35,729 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 17 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: Manufacturing

How Granite Connection compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Granite Connection Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Granite Connection, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use Granite Connection's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Granite Connection against Millard Lumber INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Granite Connection's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Granite Connection also carries $35,729 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 Granite Connection safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Granite Connection's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Granite Connection have?
Granite Connection has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Granite Connection had?
Granite Connection has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-07 and the most recent on 2017-02-07. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Granite Connection?
Granite Connection has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $35,729 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Granite Connection been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Granite Connection, resulting in $35,729 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Granite Connection operate in?
Granite Connection operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Granite Connection owes me wages?
If you believe Granite Connection 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 $35,729 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Granite Connection's safety record compare to industry average?
Granite Connection's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jones Stone & Marble, INC. in Greensburg, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,707 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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