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Wholesale Trade · Hobbs, NM

Nova Mud

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nova Mud ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nova Mud in Hobbs, NM has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 133 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 Nova Mud once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 $505,298 in back wages owed to 131 affected workers. For comparison, R & R Solutions in Gravette, AR is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers
$505,298
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 2/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $505K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($505K 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 Nova Mud compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nova Mud runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Nova Mud.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC 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: 1PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RIDOUT LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3REAL APPLIANCE WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATAMIAN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3OILTANKING HOUSTON, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MEX FLORES PRODUCE C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FRESH 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: 6Nova Mud, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
Nova Mud has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 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.

Nova Mud in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nova Mud ranks #3,712 at $1,750 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Nova Mud at rank #7 of 1,587 employers ($505,298 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,750 OSHA penalties plus $505,298 WHD back wages (99.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Nova Mud Compares

Nova Mud's 6.00 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 runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-09-30

Last Inspection

2010-09-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$1,750

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$507,048

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$505,298
Employees Affected
131
WHD Violations
133
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,857
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$505,298

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Nova Mud owed $505,298 in back wages to 131 employees across 1 case and 133 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 Nova Mud compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nova Mud Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $1,750 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $4,665
View all 6,881 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nova Mud, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Orepac Building Products INC $1,750 WA Citizens LLC $1,750 MI Odom Northwest Beverages $1,750 WA Audubon CO-Operative Elevator Association $1,750 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic National Distributing Company 1 insp. Ashland, VA Marble Today, INC 1 insp. Palatka, FL Summit Distributing 1 insp. Earth City, MO Arnold Supply, INC. 1 insp. Wallingford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

CHS, INC.
Roseland, NE
2 inspections $531,268
F.W. Webb (Manasquan NJ #92)
Manasquan, NJ
0 inspections $0
R & R Solutions
Gravette, AR
0 inspections $0
Strategic Materials, INC.
Midlothian, TX
11 inspections $593,424
Frank Donio, Inc.
Hammonton, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Nova Mud's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Nova Mud against CHS, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Nova Mud's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Nova Mud also carries $505,298 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 Nova Mud safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nova Mud's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 5 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 Nova Mud have? ▼
Nova Mud has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Nova Mud had? ▼
Nova Mud has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-30 and the most recent on 2010-09-30. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nova Mud? ▼
Nova Mud has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $505,298 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Nova Mud have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nova Mud has 5 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 Nova Mud been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Nova Mud, resulting in $505,298 in back wages owed to 131 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Nova Mud operate in? ▼
Nova Mud operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). 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 Nova Mud owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Nova Mud 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 $505,298 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Nova Mud rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nova Mud ranks #78,998 (the lower 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 Nova Mud's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nova Mud's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, R & R Solutions in Gravette, AR is a similar wholesale trade 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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