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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Gross-Yowell Building Materials | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| United Bible | Other | 0 | $0 |
| World Cup Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Heitmiller Steakhouse | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Waco Custom Meats & Seafood | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Luikart's Foreign Car Clinic | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hubert Services, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| T. C. Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| AT&T authorized dealer | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Jesse Britt's Automotive | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Built Wright Construction, LLC | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Metro PCS | Information | 0 | $0 |
| COCA COLA NORTH AMERICA | Manufacturing | 3 | $3K |
| Tidy Tails Dog Grooming & Boarding | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Dairy Queen | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Staas Services (HVAC) | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| La Fiesta | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| New Road Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Texas Tree and Landscape | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Bangkok Royal | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bluebonnet Health Services of Waco | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Poppa Rollo's Pizza, Inc. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Pendley Party Productions | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| 7 Eleven | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Denny's #8591 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Evergreen Heating And Air | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| M. Lipsitz & Co. Shredding Yard | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Cafe Homestead | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MetroPCS Waco | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Paladin Investigation & Security | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Staas Plumbing Waco | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Super 8 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mac Alltel | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Fortune Cookie Express | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Waco Bargain Center | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Jimmy John's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Furniture Outlet | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Ranchito #5 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Days Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bullseye Glass | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| FUJI Steak House and Sushi Bar | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNSON ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Fuego Tortilla Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Trujillo's Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hecho En Waco | 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.
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