Construction · Lubbock, TX

Lobo Masonry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lobo Masonry ranks #15,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty87% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$22,500
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lobo Masonry in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $11,386 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lobo Masonry 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,386 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. For comparison, Basham Painting in Leitchfield, KY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection: 86.7%
of violations were serious: #15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers: $11,386
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Lobo Masonry

$22,500
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Lobo Masonry runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,500 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Lobo Masonry.

Lobo Masonry has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Lobo Masonry in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lobo Masonry ranks #3,723 at $22,500 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Lobo Masonry ranks #6,404 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($11,386).

Combined federal exposure here: $22,500 OSHA penalties plus $11,386 WHD back wages (33.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lobo Masonry Compares

Lobo Masonry's 7.50 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-10-02

Last Inspection

2015-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $11,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

86.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

13.3% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$43,880

Current Penalty Amount

$22,500

Penalty Reduction

48.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$33,886

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,380 from the initial assessment of $43,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,386

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$438

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$11,386

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lobo Masonry owed $11,386 in back wages to 26 employees across 1 case and 28 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: Construction

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

Metric	Lobo Masonry	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	15	3.3
Total Penalty	$22,500	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,250	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,500 here).

Jordan Construction Company of Hilton Head, INC. $22,500 GA Brothers Construction Services, INC. $22,500 MA Cornejo & Sons, LLC $22,500 KS Tutor Perini Corporation $22,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Guelsin Lima DBA Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC 2 insp. Upper Saddle River, NJ All Best Contractors Corporation 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ A&W Roofing LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Majestic Builders NJ LLC 2 insp. Caldwell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basham Painting

Leitchfield, KY

0 inspections $0

Lobo J Construction LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

2 inspections $33,892

Omni Construction Company, INC.

Lawrence, KS

6 inspections $33,893

D.R. Kidd Company, INC.

San Antonio, TX

3 inspections $33,876

Chi chi Construction, LLC.

Annandale, VA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Lobo Masonry's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lobo Masonry against Basham Painting, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Lobo Masonry also carries $11,386 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Lobo Masonry safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lobo Masonry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Lobo Masonry have? ▼

Lobo Masonry has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Lobo Masonry had? ▼

Lobo Masonry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-02 and the most recent on 2015-10-01. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lobo Masonry? ▼

Lobo Masonry has been assessed $22,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,880 (a 48.7% reduction). Additionally, $11,386 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Lobo Masonry have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Lobo Masonry has 13 serious violations, and 2 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.

Has Lobo Masonry been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lobo Masonry, resulting in $11,386 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Lobo Masonry operate in? ▼

Lobo Masonry operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Lobo Masonry owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Lobo Masonry 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 $11,386 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Lobo Masonry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lobo Masonry ranks #15,281 (the top quarter 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 Lobo Masonry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lobo Masonry's total OSHA penalty of $22,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Basham Painting in Leitchfield, KY 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.