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Jorge Balderas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jorge Balderas ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jorge Balderas in Laredo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jorge Balderas 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. For comparison, Cousins Construction, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jorge Balderas compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jorge Balderas runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,400 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Jorge Balderas.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAMPHUIS PIPELINE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PHIL COUSINEAU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ADAN MONROY-MONROY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF WESTERN ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPACT CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BEST FLORIDA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ERIK RAMIREZ PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LJ SHROCK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J & L MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE VIDAL CRUZ SARA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TONY SCROGGS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FINISHING TOUCH MOUL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOBERG CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHICAGO FIREPLACE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RAM CONCRETE PUMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLIANCE EXTERIOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARLOS SORIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHIEF CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Jorge Balderas, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Jorge Balderas has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Jorge Balderas in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Jorge Balderas is the #18,025 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,400).

How Jorge Balderas Compares

Jorge Balderas's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-06

Last Inspection

2013-12-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jorge Balderas compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jorge Balderas Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $4,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jorge Balderas, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

Jianhua Construction, INC. $4,400 GU G 6 Construction WA INC $4,400 WA Cousins Construction, INC. $4,400 OK Big River Roofing LLC $4,400 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kamphuis Pipeline CO. 2 insp. Tappen, ND Phil Cousineau 2 insp. Manlius, NY Adan Monroy-Monroy 2 insp. Braselton, GA Gulf Western Roofing & Sheet Metal, INC 2 insp. Naples, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cousins Construction, INC.
Broken Arrow, OK
2 inspections $4,400
Big River Roofing LLC
Hermitage, PA
2 inspections $4,400
Monjara's Carpentry, LLC
Shelby Township, MI
2 inspections $4,400
Tom Hall Contracting, INC.
Marquette, MI
7 inspections $4,400
The Bonilla Group
Valparaiso, IN
3 inspections $4,400

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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 Jorge Balderas safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jorge Balderas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jorge Balderas have? ▼
Jorge Balderas has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Jorge Balderas had? ▼
Jorge Balderas has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-06 and the most recent on 2013-12-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jorge Balderas? ▼
Jorge Balderas has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jorge Balderas have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jorge Balderas has 6 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 Jorge Balderas operate in? ▼
Jorge Balderas operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jorge Balderas rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jorge Balderas ranks #59,057 (the lower 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 Jorge Balderas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jorge Balderas's total OSHA penalty of $4,400 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cousins Construction, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is a similar construction employer with $4,400 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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