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Topside Contracting, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Topside Contracting, LLC ranks #47,325 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,613
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,325
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,325 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#47,325
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 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 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 Topside Contracting, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUCIO PEREZ LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOUGLASS COLONY GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LEIVA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKYLINE FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CMR CONSTRUCTION & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VANILSON DA SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAY RESTORATION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KAYWELL CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JLP HOMES, LLC DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED WATERPROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ETNA CORPORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ABBOT BUILDING RESTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEARL STEEL ERECTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&R TOTAL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11595 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOP RESULTS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCHUGH EXCAVATING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GORICK CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Topside Contracting,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Topside Contracting, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Topside Contracting, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Topside Contracting, LLC is the #13,846 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($6,613).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,613 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Topside Contracting, LLC Compares

Topside Contracting, LLC's 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Topside Contracting, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $6,613 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,307 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Topside Contracting, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,613 here).

Charles Construction Services, INC. $6,612 OH Sentry Exteriors, INC. $6,615 VA Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Dept $6,615 MN Mansour Group LLC $6,616 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Mokena, IL Lucio Perez Lopez 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI City Builders, LLC 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Douglass Colony Group INC 2 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Power Pro Electrical Contractor
Portsmouth, NH
0 inspections $0
Charles Construction Services, INC.
Findlay, OH
2 inspections $6,612
Sentry Exteriors, INC.
Lynchburg, VA
2 inspections $6,615
Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Dept
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $6,615
Hydrotech
Grantham, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Topside Contracting, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Topside Contracting, LLC against Power Pro Electrical Contractor, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Topside Contracting, LLC also carries $0 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 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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 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.
Where does Topside Contracting, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Topside Contracting, LLC ranks #47,325 (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 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 $6,767 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.
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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