Other Services · Corpus Christi, TX

Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. ranks #48,568 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$6,301
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,568
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. in Corpus Christi, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,301. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,568 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tony Rotella's Body Shop INC. in Syracuse, NY is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,304 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#48,568
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,301 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC..

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Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. ranks #756 at $6,301 current penalty.

How Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. Compares

Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-16

Last Inspection

2018-12-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,151

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,151 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% 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

$7,557

Current Penalty Amount

$6,301

Penalty Reduction

16.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,256 from the initial assessment of $7,557. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 7 3.8
Total Penalty $6,301 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,151 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,301 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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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 Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. have?
Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,301.
How many OSHA inspections has Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. had?
Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-16 and the most recent on 2018-12-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.?
Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. has been assessed $6,301 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,557 (a 16.6% reduction).
Does Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. has 6 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 Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. operate in?
Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC. ranks #48,568 (the upper half 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 Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Brandon Welding and Fabrication, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,301 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tony Rotella's Body Shop INC. in Syracuse, NY is a similar other services employer with $6,304 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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