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Sanchez Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sanchez Construction ranks #21,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$16,315
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sanchez Construction in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,315. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 35 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 Sanchez Construction 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,487 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, Gan Contractor in Medford, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $32,800 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#21,970
of 99,447 penalized employers
$16,487
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $16K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($16K 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 Sanchez Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sanchez Construction runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$16,315 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sanchez Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWAGNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DEWEY LACKEY DBA ATL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FIVE STAR QUALITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BALFOUR BEATTY INFRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WR MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CHA FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOORE ROOFING & BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEW MOON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DNA CARPENTRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OLIVAS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KAYCO ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELAIR SITEWORK SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOM LEE ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DINGLE BAY CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WILSON CACAO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PALOMINO CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8A CAMPAGNA COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16METRO MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARAGUZ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Sanchez Construction, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Sanchez Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Sanchez Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Sanchez Construction is the #5,559 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($16,315). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Sanchez Construction at rank #5,192 of 12,785 employers ($16,487 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,315 OSHA penalties plus $16,487 WHD back wages (50.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sanchez Construction Compares

Sanchez Construction's 2.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-11-05

Last Inspection

2022-07-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,438 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$16,315

Current Penalty Amount

$16,315

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$32,802

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,487
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
35
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$485
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$16,487

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sanchez Construction owed $16,487 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 35 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 Sanchez Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sanchez Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $16,315 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,438 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,315 here).

Francisco Ramirez $16,313 KS M Con, INC. $16,312 NV Sam Morgan $16,309 PA Weathertight Installations $16,304 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wagner Construction, INC. 3 insp. Bismarck, ND Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing 3 insp. Chattanooga, TN Five Star Quality Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, INC. 3 insp. Suffolk, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cruz Quality Framing, LLC
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $32,800
Martin Hernandez
Abilene, TX
3 inspections $32,800
Bas Renovation CORP./First Astoria Construction CO. INC. Joint Venture
New York, NY
2 inspections $32,800
Gan Contractor
Medford, NJ
2 inspections $32,800
Cole Partners Inc
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sanchez Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sanchez Construction against Cruz Quality Framing, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sanchez Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Sanchez Construction also carries $16,487 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 Sanchez Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sanchez Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sanchez Construction have? ▼
Sanchez Construction has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,315.
How many OSHA inspections has Sanchez Construction had? ▼
Sanchez Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-11-05 and the most recent on 2022-07-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sanchez Construction? ▼
Sanchez Construction has been assessed $16,315 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,487 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sanchez Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sanchez Construction 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 Sanchez Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sanchez Construction, resulting in $16,487 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sanchez Construction operate in? ▼
Sanchez Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). 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 Sanchez Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sanchez Construction 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 $16,487 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sanchez Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sanchez Construction ranks #21,970 (the top quarter 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 Sanchez Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sanchez Construction's total OSHA penalty of $16,315 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gan Contractor in Medford, NJ is a similar construction employer with $32,800 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.