Wholesale Trade · Luling, TX

Alexander Tank Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alexander Tank Company ranks #269 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 87 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty77% serious
$287,224
OSHA penalties
87
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#269
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alexander Tank Company in Luling, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 87 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $287,224. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alexander Tank Company 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 87 violations, averaging 21.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #269 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 67 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $306,751 in current penalties.

21.8
violations per inspection
77.0%
of violations were serious
#269
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 87 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (21.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alexander Tank Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alexander Tank Company runs far above peers (31.5x 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

$287,224 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($287,224) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $287,224 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alexander Tank Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0022.845.668.491.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFISCHER PAPER PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TARA INTERNATIONAL L…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO BOXED BEEF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN METALS RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4IFCO SYSTEMS N.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RUFF BROTHERS GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5US FAB LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RIFKIN SCRAP IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15MIDWESTERN METALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12COLL MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13STARKIST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GOLDEN STATE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9INTERNATIONAL MULCH …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EISEN ELECTRIC CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WINSTON BROS IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SPIRIT RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Alexander Tank Company, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 87
Alexander Tank Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 87 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alexander Tank Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Alexander Tank Company is the #7 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($287,224).

How Alexander Tank Company Compares

Alexander Tank Company's 21.75 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (31.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-01-30

Last Inspection

2019-11-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

21.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$71,806

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 21.8 violations per visit. That's $71,806 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

67

Serious

77.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

11

Repeat

12.6% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

10.3% 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

$517,783

Current Penalty Amount

$287,224

Penalty Reduction

44.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $230,559 from the initial assessment of $517,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Alexander Tank Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alexander Tank Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 87 5.5
Total Penalty $287,224 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $71,806 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alexander Tank Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Alexander Tank Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Alexander Tank Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 87 violations across 4 inspections, including 67 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alexander Tank Company have?
Alexander Tank Company has 87 OSHA violations on record, including 67 serious, 0 willful, and 11 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $287,224.
How many OSHA inspections has Alexander Tank Company had?
Alexander Tank Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-30 and the most recent on 2019-11-01. This averages 21.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alexander Tank Company?
Alexander Tank Company has been assessed $287,224 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $517,783 (a 44.5% reduction).
Does Alexander Tank Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Alexander Tank Company has 67 serious violations, and 11 repeat 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 Alexander Tank Company operate in?
Alexander Tank Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alexander Tank Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alexander Tank Company ranks #269 (the top 1% 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 Alexander Tank Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Alexander Tank Company's total OSHA penalty of $287,224 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (31.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $306,751 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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