Utilities · Irving, TX

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $170,718 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections
$170,718
Back wages owed

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc in Irving, TX has been the subject of 0 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 29 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.

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $171K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($171K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc in the Utilities enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc ranks #16 among 236 Utilities employers with WHD recoveries ($170,718). Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #16 of 236 Utilities employers on WHD back wages ($170,718).

How Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc Compares

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc in Irving, TX has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Speedy Gonzalez Construction in Glendale, AZ has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$170,718
Employees Affected
28
WHD Violations
29
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$6,097
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$170,718

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc owed $170,718 in back wages to 28 employees across 1 case and 29 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: Utilities

How Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.6
Violations 0 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

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What to do with this record

Use Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
  • Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc also carries $170,718 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

Has Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc, resulting in $170,718 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc operate in?
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc owes me wages?
If you believe Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc 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 $170,718 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc's safety record compare to industry average?
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Speedy Gonzalez Construction in Glendale, AZ is a similar utilities 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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