Waco, 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, Waco, TX has 161 employers tracked by OSHA with 103 total inspections and $942K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Waco
Workplace safety enforcement records in Waco, TX span 161 employers and 103 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 0.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 326 violations — a rate of 3.17 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $942K, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CLARKE PRODUCTS INC. alone accounts for $322K in current OSHA penalties, representing 34.2% of the citywide total. The 326 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 Waco typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 161 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 Waco
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLARKE PRODUCTS INC. Manufacturing | 7 | 72 | $322K |
| 2 | McLennan County Jail Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Lochridge-Priest Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | HOBBS BONDED FIBERS INC Manufacturing | 4 | 34 | $73K |
| 5 | A1 Buffet & Grill Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | O-I GLASS, INC. Manufacturing | 5 | 9 | $65K |
| 7 | OWENS-ILLINOIS Manufacturing | 2 | 7 | $57K |
| 8 | Color Tyme Real Estate & Rental | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | HOBBS BONDED FIBERS INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 19 | $48K |
| 10 | Vegas Buffet Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Waco, TX
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Britt's Discount Brake & Alignment | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| SANDERSON FARMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Lake Air Food Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ELCO POWDER COATING | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Miss Reesa's Preschool | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Advanced Automotive | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| M.Lipsitz and Company, LTD | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| A-1 Buffet & Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Shipley Do-Nuts Valley Mills | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Nutone Cleaners | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| O�Reilly Auto Parts | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| Kerr Refuse Service | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| TYMCO | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Eagle Systems, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| THE PAINTSMITH, INC. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Robinson Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Colors of Texas | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $6K |
| PILGRIMS | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| Professional Building Maintenance | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| AA MASONRY | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Loop 340 Overhead Door | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| US GREEN FIBER, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| Mike Staas Services | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Comfort Suites Waco North | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Little Christian Academy | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| HEB | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Panter Enterprises | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| RUDY'S FRAMING | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Baird Brothers Express Car Wash | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Shipley Do-nuts China Spring | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| La Vega ISD | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| Chinese Kitchen Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CDP / Axiom Advertising | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Shipley Do-Nuts | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ENGLANDER DZIGNPAK, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $4K |
| Freddy's Auto Glass & Mirror | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Aryas Chevon | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Humane Society of Central Texas | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Genie Car Wash & Fast Lube | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Visiting Angels | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Holiday Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Vogue Cleaners | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Focus Behavioral Associates | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| A to Z Wholesale | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| PRECISE HARD CHROME | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Waco Wood Recycling and Materials | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Anthem Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| DUBL-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $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
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
