Construction · Oxford, AL

Mendez Masonry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mendez Masonry ranks #39,821 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,490
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #39,821
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mendez Masonry in Oxford, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,490. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mendez Masonry 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,821 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Li Gao Corporation in Yigo, GU is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,490 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 90.9%
of violations were serious: #39,821
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Mendez Masonry

$8,490
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Mendez Masonry runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,490 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Mendez Masonry.

Mendez Masonry has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Mendez Masonry in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Mendez Masonry is the #11,286 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($8,490).

How Mendez Masonry Compares

Mendez Masonry's 5.50 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-29

Last Inspection

2012-03-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,245

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,245 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

90.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$8,490

Current Penalty Amount

$8,490

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Mendez Masonry	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	11	3.3
Total Penalty	$8,490	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,245	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,490 here).

Fahey Roofing Contractors, LLC $8,490 WV Li Gao Corporation $8,490 GU Pro Roofing & Associates, INC. $8,488 FL Janssen Glass & Door $8,484 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chris Sawdo Construction, LLC 2 insp. Saint Augustine, FL GM Contractors Plus CORP 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Joseph M. Sanzari INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ City Concrete Corporation 2 insp. Arlington, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fahey Roofing Contractors, LLC

Pro Roofing & Associates, INC.

Palm Coast, FL

2 inspections $8,488

Jasper Thompson Lightning Protection, Inc

Kissimmee, FL

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Mendez Masonry safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mendez Masonry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Mendez Masonry have? ▼

Mendez Masonry has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,490.

How many OSHA inspections has Mendez Masonry had? ▼

Mendez Masonry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-29 and the most recent on 2012-03-21. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mendez Masonry? ▼

Mendez Masonry has been assessed $8,490 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Mendez Masonry have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mendez Masonry has 10 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 Mendez Masonry operate in? ▼

Mendez 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.

Where does Mendez Masonry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mendez Masonry ranks #39,821 (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 Mendez Masonry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mendez Masonry's total OSHA penalty of $8,490 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Li Gao Corporation in Yigo, GU is a similar construction employer with $8,490 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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