Westwego, LA
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, Westwego, LA has 10 employers tracked by OSHA with 11 total inspections and $74K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Westwego
Workplace safety enforcement records in Westwego, LA span 10 employers and 11 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 24 violations — a rate of 2.18 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $74K, averaging $7K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLC alone accounts for $52K in current OSHA penalties, representing 70.6% of the citywide total. The 24 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 Westwego typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 10 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 Westwego
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 7 | $52K |
| 2 | Herbert Wallace Volunteer Fire Department Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | A-Team Construction Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Express Inn & Suites Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | CARPENTER & PATERSON INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 4 | $12K |
| 6 | NATIONAL GYPSUM, INC Manufacturing | 2 | 4 | $6K |
| 7 | AIR SYSTEMS FABRICATORS, INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 9 | $4K |
| 8 | Westwego Early Childhood Academy Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Compa Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | CARGILL, INC. - WESTWEGO FACILITY Wholesale Trade | 2 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Westwego, LA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $52K |
| Herbert Wallace Volunteer Fire Department | Other | 0 | $0 |
| A-Team Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Express Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CARPENTER & PATERSON INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $12K |
| NATIONAL GYPSUM, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| AIR SYSTEMS FABRICATORS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Westwego Early Childhood Academy | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Herbert Wallace Memorial Volunteer Fire Compa | Other | 0 | $0 |
| CARGILL, INC. - WESTWEGO FACILITY | Wholesale Trade | 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
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.
