Construction · Lubbock, TX

Jose Alfredo Ramirez

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jose Alfredo Ramirez ranks #1,251 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty45% serious
$122,363
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,251
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jose Alfredo Ramirez in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $122,363. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jose Alfredo Ramirez 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,251 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bibb Erection World Steel, Inc. in Forsyth, GA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.1
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#1,251
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jose Alfredo Ramirez compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jose Alfredo Ramirez runs far above peers (18.1x 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

$122,363 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($122,363) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $122,363 $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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations cited13 CONSTRUCTION & PR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CONLON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2WOODWARD DESIGN + BU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4MERIT ELECTRIC OF SP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6PROCON INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3W.M. JORDAN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2SOHO CONTRACTING CORP., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12SHEEDY DRAYAGE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1BULLEY & ANDREWS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0KRIEGHOFF-LENAWEE CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6U S AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8DORAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8JESSEE HEATING & AIR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6PEEKSKILL CITY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14G & C CONCRETE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8HUSTON ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6THE MILLER GROUP COM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MORLEY CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0Jose Alfredo Ramirez, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22
Jose Alfredo Ramirez has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Jose Alfredo Ramirez in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Jose Alfredo Ramirez is the #322 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($122,363).

How Jose Alfredo Ramirez Compares

Jose Alfredo Ramirez's 3.14 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 far above peers (18.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2017-10-30

Last Inspection

2025-01-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,480

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. That's $17,480 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

9

Repeat

40.9% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$134,863

Current Penalty Amount

$122,363

Penalty Reduction

9.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,500 from the initial assessment of $134,863. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jose Alfredo Ramirez compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jose Alfredo Ramirez Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 22 3.3
Total Penalty $122,363 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,480 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jose Alfredo Ramirez, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jose Alfredo Ramirez's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 7 inspections, including 10 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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez have?
Jose Alfredo Ramirez has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $122,363.
How many OSHA inspections has Jose Alfredo Ramirez had?
Jose Alfredo Ramirez has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-30 and the most recent on 2025-01-30. This averages 3.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jose Alfredo Ramirez?
Jose Alfredo Ramirez has been assessed $122,363 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $134,863 (a 9.3% reduction).
Does Jose Alfredo Ramirez have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jose Alfredo Ramirez has 10 serious violations, and 9 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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez operate in?
Jose Alfredo Ramirez 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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jose Alfredo Ramirez ranks #1,251 (the top 1% 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 Jose Alfredo Ramirez's safety record compare to industry average?
Jose Alfredo Ramirez's total OSHA penalty of $122,363 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (18.1x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bibb Erection World Steel, Inc. in Forsyth, GA 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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