Manufacturing · Dallas, TX

Big D Concrete, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big D Concrete, INC. ranks #5,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious
$47,726
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big D Concrete, INC. in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,726. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big D Concrete, INC. 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, True Fresh HPP, LLC in Buena Park, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $47,705 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#5,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Big D Concrete, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big D Concrete, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$47,726 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Big D Concrete, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHENEY PULP AND PAPE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HYUNDAI POLYTECH AME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24MORGAN LI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA POLY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BOTKIN LUMBER CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11ACE GALVANIZING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PORT ERIE PLASTICS I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MCSHAN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PELCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HOWMET CASTINGS & SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FCA US LLC STERLING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1G&S METAL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23Big D Concrete, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16
Big D Concrete, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Big D Concrete, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Big D Concrete, INC. ranks #2,790 at $47,726 current penalty.

How Big D Concrete, INC. Compares

Big D Concrete, INC.'s 3.20 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 (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-10-24

Last Inspection

2021-10-21

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,545

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $9,545 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$88,038

Current Penalty Amount

$47,726

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,312 from the initial assessment of $88,038. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Big D Concrete, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big D Concrete, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $47,726 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,545 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Big D Concrete, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Big D Concrete, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Big D Concrete, INC. have?
Big D Concrete, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,726.
How many OSHA inspections has Big D Concrete, INC. had?
Big D Concrete, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-24 and the most recent on 2021-10-21. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big D Concrete, INC.?
Big D Concrete, INC. has been assessed $47,726 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $88,038 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does Big D Concrete, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Big D Concrete, INC. has 9 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 Big D Concrete, INC. operate in?
Big D Concrete, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Big D Concrete, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big D Concrete, INC. ranks #5,485 (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 Big D Concrete, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Big D Concrete, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,726 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, True Fresh HPP, LLC in Buena Park, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,705 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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