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Apel Construction Services, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apel Construction Services, INC ranks #11,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$28,351
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apel Construction Services, INC in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,351. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apel Construction Services, INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pennsylvania Precision Cast Parts, Incorporated in Lebanon, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,350 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#11,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apel Construction Services, INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,351 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Apel Construction Services, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.311.420.529.638.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAF-HOLLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELKHART PRODUCTS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL EXTRUSIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAY CITIES TIN SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WESTLAKE VINYLS COMPANY, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TUSK HARDWOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEE LINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14METAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11YELLOW CREEK CASTING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19SOLESBEE'S EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHMENTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ZENAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COSMOS MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EAGLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NORSTAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MGM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37WOOTEN MACHINE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VOSS MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CHESAPEAKE SHIPBUILDING CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE MANISCHEWITZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LOUVERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC., DBA LEMI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Apel Construction Services, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Apel Construction Services, INC has 3 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.

Apel Construction Services, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Apel Construction Services, INC ranks #5,646 at $28,351 current penalty.

How Apel Construction Services, INC Compares

Apel Construction Services, INC's 3.67 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-08-05

Last Inspection

2025-01-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $9,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$47,587

Current Penalty Amount

$28,351

Penalty Reduction

40.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,236 from the initial assessment of $47,587. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apel Construction Services, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apel Construction Services, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $28,351 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,351 here).

Pennsylvania Precision Cast Parts, Incorporated $28,350 PA Tronair INC. $28,339 OH W.L. BYRD Lumber CO., INC. $28,364 MS MB Dynamics INC. $28,336 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Saf-Holland, INC. 3 insp. Dumas, AR Elkhart Products Corporation 3 insp. Fayetteville, AR General Extrusions, INC. 3 insp. Youngstown, OH Bay Cities Tin Shop, INC. 3 insp. Gardena, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pennsylvania Precision Cast Parts, Incorporated
Lebanon, PA
2 inspections $28,350
Tronair INC.
Swanton, OH
2 inspections $28,339
Wexford Homes
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
W.L. BYRD Lumber CO., INC.
Fernwood, MS
5 inspections $28,364
MB Dynamics INC.
Bedford Heights, OH
2 inspections $28,336

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What to do with this record

Use Apel Construction Services, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Apel Construction Services, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apel Construction Services, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Apel Construction Services, INC have? ▼
Apel Construction Services, INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,351.
How many OSHA inspections has Apel Construction Services, INC had? ▼
Apel Construction Services, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-05 and the most recent on 2025-01-22. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apel Construction Services, INC? ▼
Apel Construction Services, INC has been assessed $28,351 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,587 (a 40.4% reduction).
Does Apel Construction Services, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apel Construction Services, INC has 10 serious violations, and 1 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 Apel Construction Services, INC operate in? ▼
Apel Construction Services, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apel Construction Services, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apel Construction Services, INC ranks #11,397 (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 Apel Construction Services, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apel Construction Services, INC's total OSHA penalty of $28,351 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pennsylvania Precision Cast Parts, Incorporated in Lebanon, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,350 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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