New Mexico OSHA citations and inspections
Data as of October 5, 2026
Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in New Mexico, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. New Mexico is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.
Recently issued citations: week of Jul 13, 2026
6 inspections with citations issued in the week of Jul 13, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Hollow Metal Company | Raton | Jul 17, 2026 | 8 | $44,032 | $22,492 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Tiger Construction, LLC | Las Cruces | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $33,108 | $33,108 | Open | osha.gov |
| Spartan Construction of New Mexico, LLC | Las Cruces | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $33,108 | $33,108 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Southwestern Hollow Metal Company | Raton | Jul 17, 2026 | 6 | $11,901 | $8,331 | Open | osha.gov |
| Trucare Dental LLC | Albuquerque | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Department of Cultural Affairs Exhibit Services | Santa Fe | Jul 13, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
Weekly digest archive
- Week of Jul 13, 2026 (6)
- Week of Jun 8, 2026 (5)
- Week of Jun 1, 2026 (7)
- Week of May 25, 2026 (5)
- Week of May 11, 2026 (5)
- Week of May 4, 2026 (5)
- Week of Apr 27, 2026 (6)
- Week of Mar 9, 2026 (7)
- Week of Feb 2, 2026 (8)
- Week of Dec 22, 2025 (7)
- Week of Dec 8, 2025 (11)
- Week of Dec 1, 2025 (7)
- Week of Oct 27, 2025 (6)
Inspections recently opened
These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.
45 inspections opened in New Mexico in the last 60 days have no citations yet (0 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 11, Manufacturing 10, Administrative & waste services 4, Public administration 3, Wholesale trade 3, Retail trade 3.
| Establishment | City | Industry | Opened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Bernalillo | Manufacturing | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J&D Construction LLC | Santa Fe | Construction | Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mezcalero-Indian Health Service Clinic | Mescalero | Public administration | Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Glass-Rite | Albuquerque | Construction | Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kinney Brick Co. | Albuquerque | Manufacturing | Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards in New Mexico
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 29 | 51 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 27 | 31 |
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 24 | 24 |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 23 | 32 |
| Section 5(a)(1) | General Duty Clause | 18 | 19 |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 14 | 25 |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 10 | 12 |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 9 | 9 |
| 1904.40 | Producing Injury Records | 9 | 9 |
| 1904.39 | Severe Injury Reporting | 8 | 8 |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 8 | 9 |
| 1926.451 | Scaffold Safety | 7 | 22 |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 7 | 8 |
| 1910.252 | Welding & Cutting General | 6 | 9 |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 6 | 8 |
By industry
| Industry | Inspections cited | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | $12,572 |
| Manufacturing | 30 | $12,986 |
| Mining, oil & gas | 20 | $16,554 |
| Administrative & waste services | 10 | $9,960 |
| Public administration | 9 | $13,906 |
| Utilities | 9 | $5,628 |
| Health care & social assistance | 8 | $3,311 |
| Other services | 4 | $12,995 |
| Transportation & warehousing | 4 | $12,624 |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | $16,554 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 3 | $13,500 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 2 | $4,966 |
| Real estate & rental | 2 | $17,812 |
| Retail trade | 2 | $27,148 |
| Educational services | 1 | $16,554 |
| Accommodation & food services | 1 | $16,071 |
Largest proposed penalties
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, City of, Fire Department | Las Vegas | Feb 21, 2026 | 5 | $66,581 | $66,581 | Open | osha.gov |
| Amestoy Dri-Wall, Inc. | Albuquerque | Jun 12, 2026 | 6 | $59,094 | $59,094 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Aztec Well Servicing | Blanco | Apr 22, 2026 | 3 | $49,662 | $49,662 | Open | osha.gov |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Malaga | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $49,662 | $17,001 | Formal settlement | osha.gov |
| Mueller, Inc. | Moriarty | Mar 31, 2026 | 8 | $45,168 | $45,168 | Open | osha.gov |
| Southwestern Hollow Metal Company | Raton | Jul 17, 2026 | 8 | $44,032 | $22,492 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Totem Well Service | Artesia | Nov 24, 2025 | 4 | $39,978 | $27,986 | Formal settlement | osha.gov |
| Vic Brown Sales, Inc. | Albuquerque | Oct 9, 2025 | 10 | $35,758 | $25,030 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| TPC Roofing LLC | Des Moines | Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | $35,703 | $35,703 | Open | osha.gov |
| Hatch Valley Ventures, LLC | Garfield | Dec 10, 2025 | 7 | $34,934 | $24,453 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
Questions
How many OSHA citations were issued in New Mexico in the last 12 months?
154 inspections in New Mexico had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 413 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.
Who enforces workplace safety in New Mexico?
New Mexico is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). State Plan states may cite their own state standards in addition to federal 29 CFR standards.
What are the most-cited standards in New Mexico?
The most-cited standards were 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1926.501 (Fall Protection).
What is the typical OSHA penalty in New Mexico?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $13,326; the median current penalty was $11,588. 23% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.
How current is this New Mexico data?
Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.