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Quest Contracting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Quest Contracting, INC. ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Quest Contracting, INC. in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $11,551 in back wages owed to 67 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Quest Contracting, INC. 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,551 in back wages owed to 67 affected workers. For comparison, Whites Roofing Siding and General Contractor in Bethlehem, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,052 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers
$11,551
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K 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 Quest Contracting, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Quest Contracting, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Quest Contracting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWSC GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRI-POINT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MOAN CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOSE SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HALAL BUILDING & CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPION BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MACB CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BREEDEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CECIL COMPTON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BARTON MALOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ONNI CONTRACTING (CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LOBO CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MADER CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OVERBEY ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3A. PIZZA CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J. BENTON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ADT REX ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13QUALITY HOME EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE DRYWALL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Quest Contracting, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Quest Contracting, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Quest Contracting, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Quest Contracting, INC. ranks #26,454 at $1,500 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Quest Contracting, INC. ranks #6,357 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($11,551).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,500 OSHA penalties plus $11,551 WHD back wages (88.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Quest Contracting, INC. Compares

Quest Contracting, INC.'s 0.33 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 well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2024-06-04

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,051

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$11,551
Employees Affected
67
WHD Violations
67
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$172
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$11,551

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Quest Contracting, INC. owed $11,551 in back wages to 67 employees across 1 case and 67 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 Quest Contracting, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Quest Contracting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Quest Contracting, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Ruelas, Ramon Alberto Garcia $1,500 CO Pamar Enterprises INC $1,500 MI Wieland Corporation $1,500 MI Petra Roofing Company LLC $1,500 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

WSC Group LLC 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Tri-Point Industries 3 insp. Seattle, WA Moan Construction, INC. 3 insp. Danbury, CT Jose Sanchez 3 insp. Edmond, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Whites Roofing Siding and General Contractor
Bethlehem, PA
2 inspections $13,052
TCH Directional Drilling
Houston, TX
3 inspections $13,052
Alvaro Gonzalez
Windsor Mill, MD
2 inspections $13,050
Campus Crest Construction LLC
Pullman, WA
3 inspections $13,050
E&J Concrete
Greeley, CO
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Quest Contracting, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Quest Contracting, INC. against Whites Roofing Siding and General Contractor, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Quest Contracting, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Quest Contracting, INC. also carries $11,551 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 Quest Contracting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Quest Contracting, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Quest Contracting, INC. have? ▼
Quest Contracting, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Quest Contracting, INC. had? ▼
Quest Contracting, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2024-06-04. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Quest Contracting, INC.? ▼
Quest Contracting, INC. has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $11,551 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Quest Contracting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Quest Contracting, INC. has 1 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 Quest Contracting, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Quest Contracting, INC., resulting in $11,551 in back wages owed to 67 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Quest Contracting, INC. operate in? ▼
Quest Contracting, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). 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 Quest Contracting, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Quest Contracting, 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 $11,551 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Quest Contracting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Quest Contracting, INC. ranks #81,555 (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 Quest Contracting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Quest Contracting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whites Roofing Siding and General Contractor in Bethlehem, PA is a similar construction employer with $13,052 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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