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2nd Chance Pallets LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 2nd Chance Pallets LLC ranks #14,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$23,672
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#14,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

2nd Chance Pallets LLC in Saginaw, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,672. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 2nd Chance Pallets LLC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cox Industries, INC. in Balch Springs, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,669 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#14,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How 2nd Chance Pallets LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 2nd Chance Pallets LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,672 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 2nd Chance Pallets LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22FOSS MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35COASTAL FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8JONES DAIRY FARM, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24HEAT TRANSFER PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ARCELOR MITTAL CORP …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ALLEN MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29RIDGWAY ROOF TRUSS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ARCELOR MITTAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12BAY CAST TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15SPECIALTY TAPES MANU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13GRANDE CHEESE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11FERRO INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BYWATER PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR MILLWORK CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7KRAFT HEINZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19BORGERS OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DEFLECTO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 292nd Chance Pallets LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
2nd Chance Pallets LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

2nd Chance Pallets LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: 2nd Chance Pallets LLC is the #7,036 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($23,672).

How 2nd Chance Pallets LLC Compares

2nd Chance Pallets LLC's 2.20 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-01-11

Last Inspection

2019-12-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,734

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $4,734 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$45,641

Current Penalty Amount

$23,672

Penalty Reduction

48.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,969 from the initial assessment of $45,641. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How 2nd Chance Pallets LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 2nd Chance Pallets LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $23,672 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,734 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 2nd Chance Pallets LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,672 here).

Merlin Industries, INC. $23,663 FL John Rock, INC. $23,682 PA Mill-Rite Woodworking Company, INC. $23,661 FL Steel Building Components, INC. $23,684 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Newoods, INC. 5 insp. Russellville, AR Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC 5 insp. Hampton, NH Coastal Forest Products, LLC. 5 insp. Chapman, AL Jones Dairy Farm 5 insp. Fort Atkinson, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cox Industries, INC.
Balch Springs, TX
2 inspections $23,669
Mariner Dental Laboratory
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Wahoo International, Inc.
Vista, CA
0 inspections $0
Merlin Industries, INC.
Davie, FL
2 inspections $23,663
John Rock, INC.
Coatesville, PA
2 inspections $23,682

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2nd Chance Pallets LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 2nd Chance Pallets LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 2nd Chance Pallets LLC have? ▼
2nd Chance Pallets LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,672.
How many OSHA inspections has 2nd Chance Pallets LLC had? ▼
2nd Chance Pallets LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-11 and the most recent on 2019-12-09. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 2nd Chance Pallets LLC? ▼
2nd Chance Pallets LLC has been assessed $23,672 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,641 (a 48.1% reduction).
Does 2nd Chance Pallets LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 2nd Chance Pallets LLC has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 2nd Chance Pallets LLC operate in? ▼
2nd Chance Pallets LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 2nd Chance Pallets LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 2nd Chance Pallets LLC ranks #14,404 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does 2nd Chance Pallets LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
2nd Chance Pallets LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,672 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cox Industries, INC. in Balch Springs, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,669 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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