New Mexico
As of 2024, New Mexico has 1,409 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,655 total inspections and $5.1M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $24.5M in back wages across 920 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About New Mexico
Federal workplace enforcement in New Mexico covers 1,409 employers with 1,655 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 2,612 violations statewide, yielding 1.58 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $5.1M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $24.5M in back wages across 920 cases — an average of $27K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov and refreshed monthly. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts — reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
New Mexico has 920 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $24.5M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $27K.
Top Violators in New Mexico
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Valley Constructors (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $4.2M |
| 2 | Allsups Convenience Stores (Clovis) | 0 | 0 | $2.7M |
| 3 | Lessons of Life, LLC (LAS CRUCES) | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 4 | Molina Healthcare (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $702K |
| 5 | B&D Industries (ALBUQUERQUE) | 0 | 0 | $698K |
| 6 | NOVA MUD (HOBBS) | 1 | 6 | $507K |
| 7 | Hearts of Hope (LAS CRUCES) | 0 | 0 | $473K |
| 8 | NAVAJO REFINING COMPANY, LLC (ARTESIA) | 5 | 27 | $409K |
| 9 | Morco Geological (Carlsbad) | 0 | 0 | $393K |
| 10 | StrongBuilt Plumbing Air and Solar (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $331K |
| 11 | NORTHRIDGE ELECTRIC (ALBUQUERQUE) | 1 | 0 | $331K |
| 12 | CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE (ALBUQUERQUE) | 7 | 8 | $322K |
| 13 | Hardy Hole Drilling (Chaparral) | 0 | 0 | $296K |
| 14 | Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $284K |
| 15 | Il Vicino (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $235K |
| 16 | Albuquerque Police Department -Police Academy (Albuquerque) | 0 | 0 | $229K |
| 17 | O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC. (SANTA FE) | 2 | 5 | $217K |
| 18 | Nova Hardbanding (Hobbs) | 0 | 0 | $209K |
| 19 | SANTA FE, CITY OF (SANTA FE) | 9 | 21 | $209K |
| 20 | Siertek (Kirtland AFB) | 0 | 0 | $190K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
