Other · Waco, TX

McLennan County Jail

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $116,527 in back wages owed to 176 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$116,527
Back wages owed

McLennan County Jail in Waco, 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. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $116,527 in back wages owed to 176 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About McLennan County Jail

McLennan County Jail in Waco, 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, Randolph County Sheltered Workshop in Elkins, WV has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against McLennan County Jail to date. The Other sector average runs $0 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $116,527 in back wages owed to 176 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$116,527
Employees Affected
176
WHD Violations
177
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$662
Avg Back Wages per Case
$116,527

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that McLennan County Jail owed $116,527 in back wages to 176 employees across 1 case and 177 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: Other

How McLennan County Jail compares to the Other sector, which has 2,231 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McLennan County Jail Industry Avg
Inspections 0 0.1
Violations 0 0.0
Total Penalty $0 $0
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has McLennan County Jail been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against McLennan County Jail, resulting in $116,527 in back wages owed to 176 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does McLennan County Jail operate in?
McLennan County Jail operates in the Other sector (NAICS code 0961). This industry has 2,231 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 233 total OSHA inspections and $750 in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if McLennan County Jail owes me wages?
If you believe McLennan County Jail 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 $116,527 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does McLennan County Jail's safety record compare to industry average?
McLennan County Jail's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other industry average of $0 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Randolph County Sheltered Workshop in Elkins, WV is a similar other employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 0 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.