Manufacturing · Temple, TX

Artco-Bell Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Artco-Bell Corporation ranks #309 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty100% serious
$273,983
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#309
of 99,447 penalized employers

Artco-Bell Corporation in Temple, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $273,983. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Artco-Bell Corporation 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #309 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fox Group in Lansdale, PA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#309
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Artco-Bell Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Artco-Bell Corporation runs far above peers (17.4x 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

$273,983 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 ($273,983) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $273,983 $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 Artco-Bell Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKOCH FOODS OF CINCIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MANDO AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CAMPAGNA-TURANO BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MAPLE DONUTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TOMRIC SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7RICHELIEU FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4AUSTIN URETHANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TYSON FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CHIPS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CAMGER COATINGS SYST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NESTLE PREPARED FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CONTINENTAL CASTING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12STEEL KING INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3THE PROCTER & GAMBLE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HENTZEN COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHWESTERN WIRE INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LECLERC FOODS TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DURO BAG MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Artco-Bell Corporation, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Artco-Bell Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Artco-Bell Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Artco-Bell Corporation sits at penalty rank #181 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($273,983 assessed).

How Artco-Bell Corporation Compares

Artco-Bell Corporation's 8.00 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 far above peers (17.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-03-21

Last Inspection

2024-05-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$68,496

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $68,496 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

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

$285,183

Current Penalty Amount

$273,983

Penalty Reduction

3.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,200 from the initial assessment of $285,183. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Artco-Bell Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Artco-Bell Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $273,983 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $68,496 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Artco-Bell Corporation, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artco-Bell Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Artco-Bell Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 32 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 Artco-Bell Corporation have?
Artco-Bell Corporation has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $273,983.
How many OSHA inspections has Artco-Bell Corporation had?
Artco-Bell Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-21 and the most recent on 2024-05-21. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Artco-Bell Corporation?
Artco-Bell Corporation has been assessed $273,983 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $285,183 (a 3.9% reduction).
Does Artco-Bell Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Artco-Bell Corporation has 32 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 Artco-Bell Corporation operate in?
Artco-Bell Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337127). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Artco-Bell Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Artco-Bell Corporation ranks #309 (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 Artco-Bell Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Artco-Bell Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $273,983 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (17.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fox Group in Lansdale, 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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