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Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. ranks #48,520 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,328
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#48,520
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. in Shreveport, LA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,328. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,520 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Fxi, INC in Coldwater, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,330 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,520
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,328 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARDELL CABINETRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASBARRE PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIDON-BEKAERT THE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CORBIN RUSSWIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PCC STRUCTURALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARTISAN INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30BECTON, DICKINSON AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SPARTAN TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PARALLEL33 LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HENKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUTOMATED MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER FORGE, DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED FILTRATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITGO REFINING & CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Ark-LA-Tex Superior …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. is the #20,813 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,328).

How Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. Compares

Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.'s 2.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-06-11

Last Inspection

2020-10-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,109

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,109 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$14,656

Current Penalty Amount

$6,328

Penalty Reduction

56.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,328 from the initial assessment of $14,656. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $6,328 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,109 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,328 here).

Eagle Family Foods Group, LLC $6,328 TX Cind-R-Lite Block Company $6,327 NV Fxi, INC $6,330 MS Diversified Metal Fabricators INC $6,330 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cardell Cabinetry, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Kraft Heinz Company 3 insp. Dover, DE Gasbarre Products, INC. 3 insp. Saint Marys, PA Bway Corporation 3 insp. Bryan, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eagle Family Foods Group, LLC
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $6,328
Cind-R-Lite Block Company
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $6,327
Fxi, INC
Coldwater, MS
2 inspections $6,330
Diversified Metal Fabricators INC
Ferndale, MI
4 inspections $6,330
Splendid Stone and Tile, INC.
North Hollywood, CA
2 inspections $6,330

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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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. have? ▼
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,328.
How many OSHA inspections has Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. had? ▼
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-11 and the most recent on 2020-10-06. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.? ▼
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. has been assessed $6,328 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,656 (a 56.8% reduction).
Does Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. 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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339950). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C. ranks #48,520 (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 Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ark-LA-Tex Superior Signs, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,328 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fxi, INC in Coldwater, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,330 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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