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Western Welding and Development

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Welding and Development has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,707
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Welding and Development in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Welding and Development 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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. For comparison, Heads Up Holdings, INC. in Inwood, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Welding and Development runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Western Welding and Development

The federal enforcement record for Western Welding and Development in El Paso, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $2,274 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,000 - a 12.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,000. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-03-13 to 2025-06-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-13

Last Inspection

2025-06-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,274

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

12.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $274 from the initial assessment of $2,274. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Western Welding and Development compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Welding and Development Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,000 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Welding and Development safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Welding and Development's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western Welding and Development have? ▼
Western Welding and Development has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Welding and Development had? ▼
Western Welding and Development has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-13 and the most recent on 2025-06-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Welding and Development? ▼
Western Welding and Development has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,274 (a 12.0% reduction).
What industry does Western Welding and Development operate in? ▼
Western Welding and Development operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238290). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Western Welding and Development's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Welding and Development's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 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, Heads Up Holdings, INC. in Inwood, NY is a similar construction employer with $2,000 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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