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Wholesale Trade · Houston, TX

Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. ranks #42,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,606
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#42,934
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,606. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 65 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 Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $52,837 in back wages owed to 36 affected workers. For comparison, Big Soo Terminal in Sioux City, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,283 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#42,934
of 99,447 penalized employers
$52,837
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $53K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($53K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,606 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mex Flores Produce Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRALEIGH METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MUIR COPPER CANYON F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MARBLE TODAY, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUMMIT DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ARNOLD SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8GREGCO RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NOVA MUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6RIDOUT LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3REAL APPLIANCE WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATAMIAN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3FRESH CREATIVE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CANTON FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GOLD COAST EAGLE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MRV SIDING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHORE CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LOFTY'S TEXTILE WAST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PETE'S GREENS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE MADDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7JR METAL FRAMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6Mex Flores Produce C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. ranks #2,072 at $7,606 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. ranks #187 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($52,837).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,606 OSHA penalties plus $52,837 WHD back wages (87.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. Compares

Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-12-20

Last Inspection

2016-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,606 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,676

Current Penalty Amount

$7,606

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$60,443

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,070 from the initial assessment of $12,676. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$52,837
Employees Affected
36
WHD Violations
65
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,468
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$52,837

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. owed $52,837 in back wages to 36 employees across 1 case and 65 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: Wholesale Trade

How Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $7,606 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,606 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mex Flores Produce Company, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,606 here).

Dakota DRY Bean, INC. $7,610 ND Get Fresh Produce, LLC $7,600 IL Winona Foods INC. $7,600 WI Fresh Creative Foods $7,600 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Raleigh Metal Recycling 1 insp. Raleigh, NC Muir Copper Canyon Farms 1 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Republic National Distributing Company 1 insp. Ashland, VA Marble Today, INC 1 insp. Palatka, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Transport, INC.
Tampa, FL
1 inspections $0
Big Soo Terminal
Sioux City, IA
2 inspections $60,283
Abc Supply CO. INC.
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $60,674
Cemstone Ready Mix
New Richmond, WI
2 inspections $60,675
Baby Vision Inc.
Poughkeepsie, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. against Midwest Transport, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. also carries $52,837 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 Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. have? ▼
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,606.
How many OSHA inspections has Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. had? ▼
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-20 and the most recent on 2016-12-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.? ▼
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. has been assessed $7,606 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,676 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $52,837 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. has 2 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.
Has Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mex Flores Produce Company, INC., resulting in $52,837 in back wages owed to 36 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mex Flores Produce Company, 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 $52,837 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mex Flores Produce Company, INC. ranks #42,934 (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 Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mex Flores Produce Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,606 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Soo Terminal in Sioux City, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $60,283 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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