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Total Contracting Limited

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Total Contracting Limited ranks #23,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$15,315
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Total Contracting Limited in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,315. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Total Contracting Limited 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, BTB Siding LLC in Holly Springs, GA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,315 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#23,533
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Total Contracting Limited compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Total Contracting Limited runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,315 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Total Contracting Limited.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCSI ELECTRICAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P & D CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDD SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LOPEZ STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEELBUILT FRAMING T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GC CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ REMODELING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIETOS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MR. CRANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID QUIGGINS DBA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUICHOS HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MODERN HOMES CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ISMA CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARCIA CARPENTRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP NOTCH MASONRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PAUL & SONS CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D'GEM 4 CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EAST COAST PAVING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Total Contracting Li…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Total Contracting Limited has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Total Contracting Limited in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Total Contracting Limited is the #6,029 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($15,315).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,315 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Total Contracting Limited Compares

Total Contracting Limited's 4.50 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-26

Last Inspection

2011-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,658

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,658 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

3

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

$18,970

Current Penalty Amount

$15,315

Penalty Reduction

19.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,315

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,655 from the initial assessment of $18,970. 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
1

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Total Contracting Limited compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Total Contracting Limited Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $15,315 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,658 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,315 here).

BTB Siding LLC $15,315 GA Roofing Professionals, INC. $15,317 GA Better Home Construction, INC. $15,313 IL T.a. Sheets Mechanical General Contractors, INC. $15,313 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Csi Electrical Contractors INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA P & D Construction, INC. 2 insp. Hinsdale, IL Edd Services LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI DRM INC. 2 insp. Gillette, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

BTB Siding LLC
Holly Springs, GA
2 inspections $15,315
Roy Jackson Electric
Arvada, CO
0 inspections $0
Roofing Professionals, INC.
Savannah, GA
4 inspections $15,317
Better Home Construction, INC.
Vernon Hills, IL
3 inspections $15,313
T.a. Sheets Mechanical General Contractors, INC.
Norfolk, VA
4 inspections $15,313

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Total Contracting Limited against BTB Siding LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Total Contracting Limited's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Total Contracting Limited 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 Total Contracting Limited safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Total Contracting Limited's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Total Contracting Limited have? ▼
Total Contracting Limited has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,315.
How many OSHA inspections has Total Contracting Limited had? ▼
Total Contracting Limited has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-26 and the most recent on 2011-11-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Total Contracting Limited? ▼
Total Contracting Limited has been assessed $15,315 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,970 (a 19.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Total Contracting Limited have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Total Contracting Limited has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Total Contracting Limited been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Total Contracting Limited, 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 Total Contracting Limited operate in? ▼
Total Contracting Limited operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). 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 Total Contracting Limited owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Total Contracting Limited 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 Total Contracting Limited rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Total Contracting Limited ranks #23,533 (the top quarter 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 Total Contracting Limited's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Total Contracting Limited's total OSHA penalty of $15,315 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, BTB Siding LLC in Holly Springs, GA is a similar construction employer with $15,315 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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