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Victor Chavez Palma

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Victor Chavez Palma has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,630
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#39,682
of 100,495 penalized employers

Victor Chavez Palma in Galveston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Victor Chavez Palma 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tobys Construction INC. in Newton, NH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,627 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
61%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Victor Chavez Palma compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Victor Chavez Palma 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

$8,630 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Victor Chavez Palma

The federal enforcement record for Victor Chavez Palma in Galveston, TX includes 3 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (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 $12,377 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,630 - a 30.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,877. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-07-14 to 2023-11-01, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-07-14

Last Inspection

2023-11-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,877

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,877 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$12,377

Current Penalty Amount

$8,630

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,747 from the initial assessment of $12,377. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Victor Chavez Palma compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Victor Chavez Palma Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $8,630 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,877 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victor Chavez Palma safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Victor Chavez Palma's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 Victor Chavez Palma have? ▼
Victor Chavez Palma has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Victor Chavez Palma had? ▼
Victor Chavez Palma has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-14 and the most recent on 2023-11-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Victor Chavez Palma? ▼
Victor Chavez Palma has been assessed $8,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,377 (a 30.3% reduction).
Does Victor Chavez Palma have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Victor Chavez Palma 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.
What industry does Victor Chavez Palma operate in? ▼
Victor Chavez Palma operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238170). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Victor Chavez Palma's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Victor Chavez Palma's total OSHA penalty of $8,630 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tobys Construction INC. in Newton, NH is a similar construction employer with $8,627 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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