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Ricks Sign Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ricks Sign Shop ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,880
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ricks Sign Shop in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ricks Sign Shop 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, G a Brunacini Construction Company, INC. in Albuquerque, NM is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,880 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ricks Sign Shop compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ricks Sign Shop runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,880 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Ricks Sign Shop.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedED SIMON CONTRACTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUMBERTO GARCIA DBA HUMBERTO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEAVER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CPAC CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DORIAN TREJO GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CKIKA CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CP3 CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STRONG CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VELU GENERAL CONTRACTING, CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MR. CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROCK SUPREMACY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HOOVER ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAMIREZ ROOFING & REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DUKE CITY ACOUSTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENVAR ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SIR LINES-A-LOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELMER CARRILLO DBA UNIVERSAL BUILDERS CORP.,, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LOZANO GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ricks Sign Shop, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ricks Sign Shop has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ricks Sign Shop in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ricks Sign Shop sits at penalty rank #21,864 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,880 assessed).

How Ricks Sign Shop Compares

Ricks Sign Shop's 1.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-19

Last Inspection

2010-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,440

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,440 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,880

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,920 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ricks Sign Shop compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ricks Sign Shop Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,880 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,440 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ricks Sign Shop, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,880 here).

R & a Roofing LLC $2,880 MD G a Brunacini Construction Company, INC. $2,880 NM Schatz Construction INC $2,880 HI Sma Builders INC $2,880 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ed Simon Contracting, LLC 2 insp. Allentown, PA Humberto Garcia DBA Humberto Garcia 2 insp. Lincolnshire, IL Weaver Environmental Services, INC. 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Cpac Contracting Services, INC. 2 insp. South Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

R & a Roofing LLC
Hagerstown, MD
3 inspections $2,880
G a Brunacini Construction Company, INC.
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $2,880
Schatz Construction INC
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $2,880
Sma Builders INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $2,880
Tyler Hullinger Construction, LLC.
Cameron, MO
2 inspections $2,880

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What to do with this record

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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 Ricks Sign Shop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ricks Sign Shop's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ricks Sign Shop have? ▼
Ricks Sign Shop has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Ricks Sign Shop had? ▼
Ricks Sign Shop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-19 and the most recent on 2010-11-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ricks Sign Shop? ▼
Ricks Sign Shop has been assessed $2,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Ricks Sign Shop have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ricks Sign Shop 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.
What industry does Ricks Sign Shop operate in? ▼
Ricks Sign Shop operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ricks Sign Shop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ricks Sign Shop ranks #69,244 (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 Ricks Sign Shop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ricks Sign Shop's total OSHA penalty of $2,880 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, G a Brunacini Construction Company, INC. in Albuquerque, NM is a similar construction employer with $2,880 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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