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Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Synergy Construction Group, LLC in South Boston, MA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRON NELSON FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CHENAL VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12REID ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19GARDEN HOMES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15PETERSEN-DEAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2INNOVATIVEBUILDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DUFFIELD ALUMINUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SUNESIS CONSTRUCTION CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SJ DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33GYPSUM SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOCKS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18DKB CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11GARNER ELECTRIC CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TRI STATE CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ROHDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BAINBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BONNEMA MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. has 4 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.

Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. is the #10,682 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($9,000).

How Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. Compares

Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.'s 0.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-03-02

Last Inspection

2022-08-31

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$12,928

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,928 from the initial assessment of $12,928. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $9,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

Z Tech Building Solutions $9,000 NY Western Roofing, INC. $9,000 ID Dennis Ericson Portillo $9,000 KS JD Roofing $9,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Ron Nelson Framing 4 insp. Kansas City, MO Chenal Valley Construction, INC. 4 insp. Little Rock, AR Reid Roofing, INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL Garden Homes Management Corporation 4 insp. Danbury, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Z Tech Building Solutions
New York, NY
3 inspections $9,000
Heavy Constructors, INC.
Rapid City, SD
3 inspections $9,000
Toll Brothers, INC.
Meridian, ID
4 inspections $9,000
Middlesex County Dept. of Transportation Office of Public Works Div. of Highways
North Brunswick, NJ
2 inspections $9,000
Synergy Construction Group, LLC
South Boston, MA
3 inspections $9,000

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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 Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. have? ▼
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. had? ▼
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-02 and the most recent on 2022-08-31. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.? ▼
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,928 (a 30.4% reduction).
What industry does Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. operate in? ▼
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238290). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC. ranks #38,293 (the upper 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 Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Synergy Construction Group, LLC in South Boston, MA is a similar construction employer with $9,000 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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