Construction · Austin, TX

Silber & Son Construction

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $66,354 in back wages owed to 210 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled by Plainworker, Workplace Safety Editorial Process · August 5, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $66,354
Back wages owed

Silber & Son Construction in Austin, TX has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Silber & Son Construction

Silber & Son Construction in Austin, TX has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Eda Contractors, INC. in Philadelphia, PA has 6 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Silber & Son Construction to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $66,354 in back wages owed to 210 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$66,354

Employees Affected

210

WHD Violations

211

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$316

Avg Back Wages per Case

$66,354

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Silber & Son Construction owed $66,354 in back wages to 210 employees across 1 case and 211 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 Silber & Son Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Silber & Son Construction	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Silber & Son Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Silber & Son Construction, resulting in $66,354 in back wages owed to 210 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Silber & Son Construction operate in? ▼

Silber & Son Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Silber & Son Construction owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Silber & Son 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 $66,354 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Silber & Son Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Silber & Son Construction's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eda Contractors, INC. in Philadelphia, PA is a similar construction employer with $66,362 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.