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Manufacturing · Pflugerville, TX

Austin Foam Plastics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Austin Foam Plastics, INC. ranks #8,619 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty33% serious
$34,699
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,619
of 99,447 penalized employers

Austin Foam Plastics, INC. in Pflugerville, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,699. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Austin Foam Plastics, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,619 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Schneider Electric in Oxford, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $34,697 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#8,619
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Austin Foam Plastics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Austin Foam Plastics, INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$34,699 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Austin Foam Plastics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHENRY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MAGNAFLEX INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37AMERICAN PAPER BAG, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRESSED PAPERBOARD T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ACC FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27UNIVERSAL CUSTOM DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25A.C. MILLER CONCRETE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18USUI INTERNATIONAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20R.A. YANCEY LUMBER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CENTURY CASTING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16NEW ENGLAND WOOD PEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8YODER SMOKERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE GUIDA-SEIBERT DA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROHRER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SLIM HANEY MACHINING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ADVANCED METAL COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SPRINGS FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROCHESTER OVERNIGHT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Austin Foam Plastics…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Austin Foam Plastics, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Austin Foam Plastics, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Austin Foam Plastics, INC. is the #4,330 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($34,699).

How Austin Foam Plastics, INC. Compares

Austin Foam Plastics, INC.'s 1.00 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-10-14

Last Inspection

2021-07-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,566

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $11,566 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$86,747

Current Penalty Amount

$34,699

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,048 from the initial assessment of $86,747. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Austin Foam Plastics, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Austin Foam Plastics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $34,699 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,566 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,699 here).

Capstan Management, INC. $34,700 MA Standard Furniture Manufacturing Company, INC. $34,700 AL Schneider Electric $34,697 OH ST. Johns Ship Building, INC. $34,696 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Henry Company LLC 3 insp. Fernley, NV Simmons Animal Nutrition INC. 3 insp. Milan, MO Magnaflex Industries, INC. 3 insp. Mount Sterling, KY American Paper Bag, LLC 3 insp. Sugar Notch, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Capstan Management, INC.
Chelsea, MA
2 inspections $34,700
Standard Furniture Manufacturing Company, INC.
Bay Minette, AL
3 inspections $34,700
JC Pallet Company, Inc.
Barhamsville, VA
0 inspections $0
Schneider Electric
Oxford, OH
4 inspections $34,697
ST. Johns Ship Building, INC.
Palatka, FL
8 inspections $34,696

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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 Austin Foam Plastics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Austin Foam Plastics, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Austin Foam Plastics, INC. have? ▼
Austin Foam Plastics, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,699.
How many OSHA inspections has Austin Foam Plastics, INC. had? ▼
Austin Foam Plastics, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-14 and the most recent on 2021-07-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Austin Foam Plastics, INC.? ▼
Austin Foam Plastics, INC. has been assessed $34,699 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $86,747 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Austin Foam Plastics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Austin Foam Plastics, INC. has 1 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 Austin Foam Plastics, INC. operate in? ▼
Austin Foam Plastics, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Austin Foam Plastics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Austin Foam Plastics, INC. ranks #8,619 (the top 10% 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 Austin Foam Plastics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Austin Foam Plastics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $34,699 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schneider Electric in Oxford, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $34,697 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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