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Tink-a-Tako

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tink-a-Tako ranks #36,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,450
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#36,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tink-a-Tako in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,450. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,180 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tink-a-Tako once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,180 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Jose Lopez in Kenner, LA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,628 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,765
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,180
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Tink-a-Tako compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tink-a-Tako runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$9,450 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Tink-a-Tako.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTA DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VISION DRYWALL & PAI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RANGER CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TIMBER TECH FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIGNATURE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROY ANDERSON CORP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KRIGER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GAC CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DETROIT HOUSING COMM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIGGES DEVELOPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EMERY SAPP & SONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MILITARY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LAMBERT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCWILLIAMS BUILDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6HAWKEYE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MECHANICAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MYERS ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA PIPEWORKS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Tink-a-Tako, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Tink-a-Tako has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Tink-a-Tako in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tink-a-Tako ranks #10,230 at $9,450 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Tink-a-Tako ranks #11,162 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($2,180).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,450 OSHA penalties plus $2,180 WHD back wages (18.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Tink-a-Tako Compares

Tink-a-Tako's 4.00 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-11-02

Last Inspection

2011-11-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,450 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$9,450

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,630

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,180
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,180
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,180

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Tink-a-Tako owed $2,180 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Tink-a-Tako compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tink-a-Tako Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $9,450 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,450 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tink-a-Tako, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,450 here).

Staggs Construction INC $9,450 CA Salter Construction, INC. $9,450 AR Daelim USA INC $9,450 TN Ino Velasquez $9,450 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Atlanta Demolition 1 insp. Atlanta, GA Vision Drywall & Paint, LLC 1 insp. North las Vegas, NV Ranger Contracting 1 insp. Waterville, ME Timber Tech Framing LLC 1 insp. Sandy, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jose Lopez
Kenner, LA
2 inspections $11,628
Perez Electric
Nashville, TN
0 inspections $0
Messing Construction Company, INC.
Peoria, IL
4 inspections $11,634
Legacy Specialties, INC.
Reno, NV
6 inspections $11,626
Folliott Construction INC.
Canyon Lake, CA
2 inspections $11,625

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What to do with this record

Use Tink-a-Tako's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tink-a-Tako against Jose Lopez, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Tink-a-Tako's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Tink-a-Tako also carries $2,180 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 Tink-a-Tako safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tink-a-Tako's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 Tink-a-Tako have? ▼
Tink-a-Tako has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Tink-a-Tako had? ▼
Tink-a-Tako has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-02 and the most recent on 2011-11-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tink-a-Tako? ▼
Tink-a-Tako has been assessed $9,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,180 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Tink-a-Tako have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tink-a-Tako has 4 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 Tink-a-Tako been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Tink-a-Tako, resulting in $2,180 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Tink-a-Tako operate in? ▼
Tink-a-Tako operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238350). 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 Tink-a-Tako owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Tink-a-Tako 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 $2,180 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Tink-a-Tako rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tink-a-Tako ranks #36,765 (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 Tink-a-Tako's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tink-a-Tako's total OSHA penalty of $9,450 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jose Lopez in Kenner, LA is a similar construction employer with $11,628 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 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.