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Southtech Construction Group, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southtech Construction Group, LLC has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,320
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,647
of 100,495 penalized employers

Southtech Construction Group, LLC in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southtech Construction Group, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 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. For comparison, Riverview Construction, INC. in West Chester, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,323 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southtech Construction Group, LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$23,320 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Southtech Construction Group, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Southtech Construction Group, LLC in Lubbock, TX includes 3 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 4.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $30,382 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,320 - a 23.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,773. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-10-07 to 2018-02-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-07

Last Inspection

2018-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,773

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $7,773 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

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

$30,382

Current Penalty Amount

$23,320

Penalty Reduction

23.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,062 from the initial assessment of $30,382. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Southtech Construction Group, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southtech Construction Group, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 13 3.3
Total Penalty $23,320 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,773 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southtech Construction Group, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southtech Construction Group, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Southtech Construction Group, LLC have? ▼
Southtech Construction Group, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Southtech Construction Group, LLC had? ▼
Southtech Construction Group, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-07 and the most recent on 2018-02-26. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southtech Construction Group, LLC? ▼
Southtech Construction Group, LLC has been assessed $23,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,382 (a 23.2% reduction).
Does Southtech Construction Group, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southtech Construction Group, LLC has 13 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 Southtech Construction Group, LLC operate in? ▼
Southtech Construction Group, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Southtech Construction Group, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southtech Construction Group, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,320 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riverview Construction, INC. in West Chester, OH is a similar construction employer with $23,323 in current penalties.

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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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