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Opiela Mechanical

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Opiela Mechanical ranks #74,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,160
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#74,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Opiela Mechanical in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,160. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 32 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 Opiela Mechanical once. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,998 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 Construction 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 $13,568 in back wages owed to 30 affected workers. For comparison, Heritage Builders, INC. in Aspen, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,732 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,998
of 99,447 penalized employers
$13,568
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $14K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($7K 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 Opiela Mechanical compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Opiela Mechanical runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,160 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Opiela Mechanical.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAMBERT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCWILLIAMS BUILDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6HAWKEYE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MECHANICAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MYERS ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA PIPEWORKS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ELLIOTT-LEWIS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UTILICON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WT DENTON MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MECHANICAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1METROPOLITAN MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5TITAN INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BILL LEMON CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12WILLIAM TRAHANT JR. …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROANOKE SPRINKLER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JONES BENITEZ CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BEVINS & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LOTT SHEET METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ULTIMATE ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Opiela Mechanical, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5
Opiela Mechanical has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 5 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.

Opiela Mechanical in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Opiela Mechanical sits at penalty rank #24,105 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,160 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Opiela Mechanical ranks #5,826 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($13,568).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,160 OSHA penalties plus $13,568 WHD back wages (86.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Opiela Mechanical Compares

Opiela Mechanical's 5.00 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-03-18

Last Inspection

2010-03-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,160 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,160

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,728

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,440 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$13,568
Employees Affected
30
WHD Violations
32
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$452
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$6,784

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Opiela Mechanical owed $13,568 in back wages to 30 employees across 2 cases and 32 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: Construction

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

Metric Opiela Mechanical Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $2,160 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,160 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Opiela Mechanical, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,160 here).

Bowman Constructors $2,160 ME Marquee Masonry INC $2,160 OR JLN Construction Services LLC $2,160 MD GC Corporation $2,160 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lambert Construction Company 1 insp. Stillwater, OK McWilliams Buildings & Construction 1 insp. Elkins, WV Hawkeye Electric 1 insp. Center Point, IA Mechanical Construction Managers, LLC 1 insp. Dayton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ess of FL INC
Ave Maria, FL
2 inspections $15,728
Cajudoy Construction LLC
Lahaina, HI
2 inspections $15,726
Heritage Builders, INC.
Aspen, CO
2 inspections $15,732
Hedberg and Son Roofing, INC.
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $15,724
Glory Masonry & Concrete
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Opiela Mechanical's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Opiela Mechanical against Ess of FL INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Opiela Mechanical's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Opiela Mechanical also carries $13,568 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 Opiela Mechanical safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Opiela Mechanical's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 1 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Opiela Mechanical have? ▼
Opiela Mechanical has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Opiela Mechanical had? ▼
Opiela Mechanical has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-18 and the most recent on 2010-03-18. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Opiela Mechanical? ▼
Opiela Mechanical has been assessed $2,160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $13,568 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Opiela Mechanical have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Opiela Mechanical 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 Opiela Mechanical been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Opiela Mechanical, resulting in $13,568 in back wages owed to 30 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Opiela Mechanical operate in? ▼
Opiela Mechanical operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Opiela Mechanical owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Opiela Mechanical 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 $13,568 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Opiela Mechanical rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Opiela Mechanical ranks #74,998 (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 Opiela Mechanical's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Opiela Mechanical's total OSHA penalty of $2,160 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heritage Builders, INC. in Aspen, CO is a similar construction employer with $15,732 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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