Wholesale Trade · Alvin, TX

Alvin Chemical, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alvin Chemical, INC. ranks #25,214 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$14,372
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,214
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alvin Chemical, INC. in Alvin, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,372. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Alvin Chemical, INC. 2 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,214 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Larson Farm and Lawn - Lebanon in Lebanon, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#25,214
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alvin Chemical, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alvin Chemical, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,372 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alvin Chemical, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYSCO WEST COAST FLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36NEW MB GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHS,INC. DBA UNITED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B & K TECHNOLOGY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROADWAY PLASTICS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J.G. BOSWELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIMS GROUP USA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KNAUF INSULATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL SCRAP ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAYNOR SHINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDUSTRIAL SERVICE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REMARKETING SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAPER MART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TROWEL TRADES SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10R. H. BARRINGER DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIRKLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Alvin Chemical, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Alvin Chemical, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Alvin Chemical, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alvin Chemical, INC. ranks #1,205 at $14,372 current penalty.

How Alvin Chemical, INC. Compares

Alvin Chemical, INC.'s 4.50 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-02

Last Inspection

2026-04-01

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,186

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,186 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$22,110

Current Penalty Amount

$14,372

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,738 from the initial assessment of $22,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Alvin Chemical, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alvin Chemical, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $14,372 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,186 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alvin Chemical, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,372 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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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 Alvin Chemical, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Alvin Chemical, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Alvin Chemical, INC. have?
Alvin Chemical, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,372.
How many OSHA inspections has Alvin Chemical, INC. had?
Alvin Chemical, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-02 and the most recent on 2026-04-01. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alvin Chemical, INC.?
Alvin Chemical, INC. has been assessed $14,372 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,110 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Alvin Chemical, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Alvin Chemical, INC. has 7 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 Alvin Chemical, INC. operate in?
Alvin Chemical, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alvin Chemical, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alvin Chemical, INC. ranks #25,214 (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 Alvin Chemical, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Alvin Chemical, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,372 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Larson Farm and Lawn - Lebanon in Lebanon, MO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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