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Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. ranks #36,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,547
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. in Garland, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,547. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fourth Street Foods (Welington) in Charleroi, PA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#36,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,547 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPGT INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOOS & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45SODECIA USA AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WESTWARD SEAFOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN CHEESE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW FRESH BREAD BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOTITO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANOLAM INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KIMS ROLL UP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UMT INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROL CALLAHAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CONCRETE MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BIO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTTRAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KNOWLES PRECISION DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DREXEL CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PAMLICO AIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DILLON COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Apex Plastics & Tool…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. is the #16,336 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,547).

How Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. Compares

Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-12

Last Inspection

2019-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,774 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$15,912

Current Penalty Amount

$9,547

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,365 from the initial assessment of $15,912. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $9,547 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,774 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,547 here).

Caribbean Creme $9,547 MO Dux Paint, LLC $9,548 NJ Vaughn Concrete Products INC $9,549 WY Webcor Packaging $9,550 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PGT Industries INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Safety-Kleen Systems, INC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Loos & Company, INC. 2 insp. Pomfret, CT Sodecia USA Automotive CORP 2 insp. Lake Orion, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caribbean Creme
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $9,547
Dux Paint, LLC
Lodi, NJ
2 inspections $9,548
E. Dean's Machine, INC.
Midland, TX
2 inspections $9,548
Vaughn Concrete Products INC
Cheyenne, WY
2 inspections $9,549
Fourth Street Foods (Welington)
Charleroi, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. have? ▼
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,547.
How many OSHA inspections has Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. had? ▼
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-12 and the most recent on 2019-12-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.? ▼
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. has been assessed $9,547 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,912 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. has 3 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 Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. operate in? ▼
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC. ranks #36,433 (the upper half 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 Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apex Plastics & Tooling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,547 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fourth Street Foods (Welington) in Charleroi, PA is a similar manufacturing 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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