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Wholesale Trade · Palestine, TX

Baze Chemical, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Baze Chemical, INC. ranks #1,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty98% serious
$109,201
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Baze Chemical, INC. in Palestine, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $109,201. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Baze Chemical, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 43 violations, averaging 14.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 42 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Johanna Foods, INC. in Flemington, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $110,575 in current penalties.

14.3
violations per inspection
97.7%
of violations were serious
#1,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (14.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Baze Chemical, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Baze Chemical, INC. runs far above peers (12.0x 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

$109,201 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($109,201) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $109,201 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Baze Chemical, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEASTERN WHOLESALE FE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAPLEHURST FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8I SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COSTA FRUIT AND PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUTTER ROOFING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BELTON METAL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OVERHILL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MID-WEST FERTILIZER,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BLAIR MILLING & ELEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SCHNITZER STEEL INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GILBERT FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FLORIDA DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HAAB FOREST PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRIDE AG RESOURCES F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED WHOLESALE LUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GIORDANO'S VINELAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21DICHELLO DISTRIBUTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THORNTON AUTO CRUSHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLO MASI & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Baze Chemical, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43
Baze Chemical, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 43 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Baze Chemical, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Baze Chemical, INC. ranks #52 at $109,201 current penalty.

How Baze Chemical, INC. Compares

Baze Chemical, INC.'s 14.33 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-01

Last Inspection

2020-11-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$36,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 14.3 violations per visit. That's $36,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

42

Serious

97.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.3% 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

$217,926

Current Penalty Amount

$109,201

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $108,725 from the initial assessment of $217,926. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Baze Chemical, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Baze Chemical, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 43 5.5
Total Penalty $109,201 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($109,201 here).

Indianapolis Drum Service $110,000 IN Johanna Foods, INC. $110,575 NJ Continental Brick Company $105,577 WV RQL Scrap Metal, INC. $105,547 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eastern Wholesale Fence CO., INC. 3 insp. Calverton, NY Maplehurst Farms, INC. 3 insp. Rochelle, IL I Supply CO. 3 insp. Fairborn, OH Costa Fruit and Produce Company Incorporated 3 insp. Charlestown, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Auburn #20)
Auburn, MA
0 inspections $0
Indianapolis Drum Service
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $110,000
F.W. Webb (Dover NH #11)
Dover, NH
0 inspections $0
Johanna Foods, INC.
Flemington, NJ
11 inspections $110,575
F.W. Webb (Fitchburg #6)
Fitchburg, MA
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 Baze Chemical, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Baze Chemical, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 3 inspections, including 42 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Baze Chemical, INC. have? ▼
Baze Chemical, INC. has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 42 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $109,201.
How many OSHA inspections has Baze Chemical, INC. had? ▼
Baze Chemical, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-01 and the most recent on 2020-11-18. This averages 14.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Baze Chemical, INC.? ▼
Baze Chemical, INC. has been assessed $109,201 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $217,926 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Baze Chemical, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Baze Chemical, INC. has 42 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 Baze Chemical, INC. operate in? ▼
Baze Chemical, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Baze Chemical, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Baze Chemical, INC. ranks #1,486 (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 Baze Chemical, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Baze Chemical, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $109,201 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (12.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Johanna Foods, INC. in Flemington, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $110,575 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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