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.
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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