Manufacturing · Dallas, TX

Lopez Foods Tortillas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lopez Foods Tortillas has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $41,464
Back wages owed

Lopez Foods Tortillas in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 43 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lopez Foods Tortillas once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $41,464 in back wages owed to 42 affected workers. For comparison, Darlene Apparel in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $41,464
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100

A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $41K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($41K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lopez Foods Tortillas.

Lopez Foods Tortillas has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lopez Foods Tortillas in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Lopez Foods Tortillas ranks #809 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($41,464). Lopez Foods Tortillas carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #809 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($41,464).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $41,464 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lopez Foods Tortillas Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Lopez Foods Tortillas in Dallas, TX, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Lopez Foods Tortillas to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-04-24

Last Inspection

2014-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$41,464

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$987

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$41,464

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lopez Foods Tortillas owed $41,464 in back wages to 42 employees across 1 case and 43 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: Manufacturing

How Lopez Foods Tortillas compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lopez Foods Tortillas	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	0	8.0
Total Penalty	$0	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lopez Foods Tortillas, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Seaward Services, INC. 1 insp. Norfolk, VA Euro Marble & Granite 1 insp. Deer Park, NY Ready Seafood Company 1 insp. Portland, ME Future Home Technology, INC. 1 insp. Port Jervis, NY

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What to do with this record

Use Lopez Foods Tortillas's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lopez Foods Tortillas against Ashgrove Cement Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Lopez Foods Tortillas's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
Lopez Foods Tortillas also carries $41,464 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 Lopez Foods Tortillas safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lopez Foods Tortillas's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Lopez Foods Tortillas have? ▼

Lopez Foods Tortillas has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Lopez Foods Tortillas had? ▼

Lopez Foods Tortillas has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-24 and the most recent on 2014-04-24. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lopez Foods Tortillas? ▼

Lopez Foods Tortillas has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $41,464 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Lopez Foods Tortillas been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lopez Foods Tortillas, resulting in $41,464 in back wages owed to 42 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Lopez Foods Tortillas operate in? ▼

Lopez Foods Tortillas operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311830). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Lopez Foods Tortillas owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Lopez Foods Tortillas 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 $41,464 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Lopez Foods Tortillas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lopez Foods Tortillas's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Darlene Apparel in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing 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.

Employer Matching

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.