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J & M Welding & Fabrication

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & M Welding & Fabrication has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$675
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,464
of 100,495 penalized employers

J & M Welding & Fabrication in Hobbs, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & M Welding & Fabrication 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific Coast Battery Service, INC. in Salinas, CA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $675 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
9%
of penalized employers rank lower

How J & M Welding & Fabrication compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & M Welding & Fabrication runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$675 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 J & M Welding & Fabrication

The federal enforcement record for J & M Welding & Fabrication in Hobbs, NM includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (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 $675 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $675 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $338. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-08-20 to 2021-11-15, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-20

Last Inspection

2021-11-15

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $338 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$675

Current Penalty Amount

$675

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How J & M Welding & Fabrication compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & M Welding & Fabrication Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 3.8
Total Penalty $675 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $338 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J & M Welding & Fabrication safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J & M Welding & Fabrication's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does J & M Welding & Fabrication have? ▼
J & M Welding & Fabrication has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $675.
How many OSHA inspections has J & M Welding & Fabrication had? ▼
J & M Welding & Fabrication has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-20 and the most recent on 2021-11-15. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & M Welding & Fabrication? ▼
J & M Welding & Fabrication has been assessed $675 in current OSHA penalties.
Does J & M Welding & Fabrication have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J & M Welding & Fabrication has 1 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 J & M Welding & Fabrication operate in? ▼
J & M Welding & Fabrication operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does J & M Welding & Fabrication's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J & M Welding & Fabrication's total OSHA penalty of $675 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Coast Battery Service, INC. in Salinas, CA is a similar other services employer with $675 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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