Manufacturing · Bryan, TX

Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. ranks #2,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$90,332
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#2,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. in Bryan, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,332. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Har-Conn Chrome Company in West Hartford, CT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $90,425 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#2,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 6 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 Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$90,332 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($90,332) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $90,332 $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 Axis Pipe and Tube, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.02.311.420.529.638.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9KUEHNE CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 37FERROLOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TIVOLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7GUAM SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PREMIER PALLET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28HEARTLAND MILL, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32TAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10GULF MARINE REPAIR C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATIC SPRING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11M & C FORKLIFT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6AMPAC FINE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4DILLMAN EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23ADIENT US LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23BOSTON BRIDGE & STEE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16DESERT LUMBER - US L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19Axis Pipe and Tube, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. ranks #1,091 at $90,332 current penalty.

How Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. Compares

Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.'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 far above peers (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2018-04-16

Last Inspection

2023-01-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,055

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $15,055 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$113,789

Current Penalty Amount

$90,332

Penalty Reduction

20.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,457 from the initial assessment of $113,789. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $90,332 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,055 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Axis Pipe and Tube, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 6 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 Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. have?
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,332.
How many OSHA inspections has Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. had?
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-16 and the most recent on 2023-01-26. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.?
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. has been assessed $90,332 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $113,789 (a 20.6% reduction).
Does Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Axis Pipe and Tube, 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 Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. operate in?
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Axis Pipe and Tube, INC. ranks #2,080 (the top 5% 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 Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Axis Pipe and Tube, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $90,332 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Har-Conn Chrome Company in West Hartford, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $90,425 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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