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Retail Trade · Weslaco, TX

LA Michoacana Meat Market #4

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,852
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$23,626
Back wages owed

LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 in Weslaco, TX 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: $5,852. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $23,626 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. For comparison, Super Center Concepts INC in Los Angeles, CA is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $29,435 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
49%
of penalized employers rank lower
$23,626
in back wages recovered

How LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$5,852 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 LA Michoacana Meat Market #4

The federal enforcement record for LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 in Weslaco, TX 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 $9,753 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,852 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,852. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $23,626 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2021-02-25 to 2021-02-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2021-02-25

Last Inspection

2021-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,852

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,852 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

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

$9,753

Current Penalty Amount

$5,852

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$29,478

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,901 from the initial assessment of $9,753. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$23,626
Employees Affected
16
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,477
Avg Back Wages per Case
$23,626

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 owed $23,626 in back wages to 16 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: Retail Trade

How LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $5,852 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,852 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA Michoacana Meat Market #4's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 have? ▼
LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,852.
How many OSHA inspections has LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 had? ▼
LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-25 and the most recent on 2021-02-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA Michoacana Meat Market #4? ▼
LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 has been assessed $5,852 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,753 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $23,626 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against LA Michoacana Meat Market #4, resulting in $23,626 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 operate in? ▼
LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445210). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 owes me wages? ▼
If you believe LA Michoacana Meat Market #4 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 $23,626 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does LA Michoacana Meat Market #4's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA Michoacana Meat Market #4's total OSHA penalty of $5,852 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Super Center Concepts INC in Los Angeles, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $29,435 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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