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Topside Contracting, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Topside Contracting, LLC has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,613
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Topside Contracting, LLC in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,613. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 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 Topside Contracting, LLC 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Power Pro Electrical Contractor in Portsmouth, NH is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
52%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Topside Contracting, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Topside Contracting, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,613 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Topside Contracting, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Topside Contracting, LLC in San Antonio, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $19,126 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,613 - a 65.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,307. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-10-01 to 2022-11-16, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-01

Last Inspection

2022-11-16

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,307

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,307 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$19,126

Current Penalty Amount

$6,613

Penalty Reduction

65.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,613

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,513 from the initial assessment of $19,126. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Topside Contracting, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $6,613 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,307 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Topside Contracting, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Topside Contracting, LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Topside Contracting, LLC have? ▼
Topside Contracting, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,613.
How many OSHA inspections has Topside Contracting, LLC had? ▼
Topside Contracting, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-01 and the most recent on 2022-11-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Topside Contracting, LLC? ▼
Topside Contracting, LLC has been assessed $6,613 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,126 (a 65.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Topside Contracting, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Topside Contracting, LLC has 2 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 Topside Contracting, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Topside Contracting, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Topside Contracting, LLC operate in? ▼
Topside Contracting, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). 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 Topside Contracting, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Topside Contracting, LLC 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Topside Contracting, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Topside Contracting, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,613 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Power Pro Electrical Contractor in Portsmouth, NH is a similar construction employer with $0 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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