Construction Safety in Texas
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Texas
According to OSHA enforcement records, 33,045 construction employers in Texas have accumulated 98,921 workplace safety violations across 46,801 inspections, with 79,984 classified as serious and $173,518,711 in total penalties. 17,745 employers received an F safety grade and 11,361 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 17,429 violations resulted in $57,797,062 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Texas
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Texas, with OSHA conducting 46,801 inspections across 33,045 employers. 79,984 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
17,745 construction employers in Texas received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 11,361 received a D grade. Workers in Texas's construction industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Construction Employers in Texas 25 shown of 33,045
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Silver | Vinton | 118 | F |
| Texas Sterling Construction | Houston | 92 | F |
| Leyendecker Construction | Laredo | 64 | C |
| Crown Steel | San Antonio | 62 | F |
| Bay | Corpus Christi | 57 | D |
| Diversified Interiors | El Paso | 56 | C |
| Berry Contracting | Corpus Christi | 55 | C |
| Pete Gallegos Paving | Laredo | 51 | F |
| Walker Construction | Fort Worth | 51 | D |
| Williams Brothers Construction Co | Houston | 51 | D |
| Advantage Contract Services | Sugar Land | 47 | F |
| Western Steel | Corpus Christi | 47 | D |
| Beveridge Construction | Houston | 46 | F |
| King Isles | Corpus Christi | 44 | D |
| Ramos Masonry | Laredo | 44 | F |
| Tobin & Rooney | Houston | 44 | C |
| RWL Construction | Houston | 43 | F |
| Gentry | Corpus Christi | 42 | C |
| Lee Lewis Construction | Lubbock | 41 | C |
| Harris Acoustics | Abilene | 41 | F |
| Dennis Steel | Austin | 40 | F |
| Arrow Building | El Paso | 39 | C |
| Best Plastering Contractors | El Paso | 39 | F |
| Blackwater Steel Erectors | El Paso | 38 | F |
| Irwin Steel Erectors | Lubbock | 38 | D |
Work in construction in Texas?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.