Construction · El Paso, TX

Ztex Construction INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ztex Construction INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $4,396
Back wages owed

Ztex Construction INC. in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ztex Construction INC. once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,396 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Lizotte Construction in New Braunfels, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,396 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $4,396
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Ztex Construction INC.

The federal enforcement record for Ztex Construction INC. in El Paso, TX shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Ztex Construction INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $4,396 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2020-10-14 to 2020-10-14, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-10-14

Last Inspection

2020-10-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$4,396

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$293

Avg Back Wages per Case

$4,396

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ztex Construction INC. owed $4,396 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 34 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ztex Construction INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ztex Construction INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ztex Construction INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ztex Construction INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 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 Ztex Construction INC. have? ▼

Ztex Construction INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Ztex Construction INC. had? ▼

Ztex Construction INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-14 and the most recent on 2020-10-14. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ztex Construction INC.? ▼

Ztex Construction INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,396 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Ztex Construction INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ztex Construction INC., resulting in $4,396 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Ztex Construction INC. operate in? ▼

Ztex Construction INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). 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 Ztex Construction INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Ztex Construction INC. 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 $4,396 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Ztex Construction INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ztex Construction INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lizotte Construction in New Braunfels, TX is a similar construction employer with $4,396 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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