Construction · Las Cruces, NM

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster ranks #37,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,231
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #37,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster in Las Cruces, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,231. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Dowd Contracting Corporation in Davidsonville, MD is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 88.9%
of violations were serious: #37,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Larry M. Sanchez Lath …

$9,231
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,231 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster.

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster ranks #10,478 at $9,231 current penalty.

How Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster Compares

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster's 4.50 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-06-14

Last Inspection

2023-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,616

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,616 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

88.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,373

Current Penalty Amount

$9,231

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,142 from the initial assessment of $26,373. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	9	3.3
Total Penalty	$9,231	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,616	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,231 here).

Isidro Ramos $9,230 TX Panther Construction LLC $9,230 WA Eggc, LLC $9,234 VA 1315 Sheridan LLC $9,235 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Industrial Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Souderton, PA Schuff Steel Company 2 insp. Menlo Park, CA One Source Plumbing & Rooter INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dowd Contracting Corporation

Panther Construction LLC

Seattle, WA

2 inspections $9,230

Cooley & Sons Excavating, Inc

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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 Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster have? ▼

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,231.

How many OSHA inspections has Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster had? ▼

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-14 and the most recent on 2023-04-05. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster? ▼

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster has been assessed $9,231 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,373 (a 65.0% reduction).

Does Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster has 8 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 Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster operate in? ▼

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238390). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster ranks #37,401 (the upper 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 Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Larry M. Sanchez Lath & Plaster's total OSHA penalty of $9,231 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dowd Contracting Corporation in Davidsonville, MD 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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