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Freeport, TX

OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.

As of 2024, Freeport, TX has 14 employers tracked by OSHA with 36 total inspections and $301K in penalties assessed.

14
Employers
36
Inspections
82
Violations
$301K
Penalties

What the Data Says About Freeport

Workplace safety enforcement records in Freeport, TX span 14 employers and 36 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 82 violations — a rate of 2.28 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $301K, averaging $22K per tracked employer.

Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY alone accounts for $26K in current OSHA penalties, representing 8.6% of the citywide total. The 82 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Freeport typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.

For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 14 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.

Top Employers in Freeport

# Employer Inspections Violations Penalty
1 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Manufacturing
7 6 $26K
2 RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Manufacturing
2 4 $73K
3 BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS LLC
Manufacturing
2 8 $66K
4 RIVIANA FOODS, INC.
Manufacturing
5 11 $34K
5 BRAZOS PIPE & STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.
Manufacturing
3 20 $34K
6 DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Manufacturing
3 13 $24K
7 AMERICAN RICE, INC.
Manufacturing
3 9 $21K
8 ZACHRY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
Construction
3 8 $16K
9 Contech Control Services
Professional & Technical Services
0 0 $0
10 PORTS AMERICA
Transportation & Warehousing
2 2 $7K

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All Employers in Freeport, TX

Employer Industry Inspections Penalty
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Manufacturing 7 $26K
RIVIANA FOODS INC. Manufacturing 2 $73K
BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS LLC Manufacturing 2 $66K
RIVIANA FOODS, INC. Manufacturing 5 $34K
BRAZOS PIPE & STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. Manufacturing 3 $34K
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Manufacturing 3 $24K
AMERICAN RICE, INC. Manufacturing 3 $21K
ZACHRY INDUSTRIAL, INC. Construction 3 $16K
Contech Control Services Professional & Technical Services 0 $0
PORTS AMERICA Transportation & Warehousing 2 $7K
Memorial Childcare Healthcare & Social Assistance 0 $0
VERNOR MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Construction 2 $1K
DOW CHEMICAL Manufacturing 2 $0
APS STEVEDORING, LLC Transportation & Warehousing 2 $0

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor

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