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Manufacturing · Tomball, TX

Breaux Machine Works LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Breaux Machine Works LP ranks #34,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$10,041
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Breaux Machine Works LP in Tomball, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,041. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Breaux Machine Works LP 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Parker Products, LLC. in Fort Worth, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,038 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#34,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Breaux Machine Works LP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Breaux Machine Works LP runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,041 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Breaux Machine Works LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SACRAMENTO COCA COLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33EASTMAN BRASS INSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JAMES LOUDSPEAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRANITE USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APOLLO METALS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOWEL WELDPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WELTER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CEI EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL HEATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN STATE CARBON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HELFRICH BROTHERS BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Breaux Machine Works…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Breaux Machine Works LP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Breaux Machine Works LP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Breaux Machine Works LP ranks #15,685 at $10,041 current penalty.

How Breaux Machine Works LP Compares

Breaux Machine Works LP's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-06

Last Inspection

2018-04-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,021

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,021 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$27,102

Current Penalty Amount

$10,041

Penalty Reduction

63.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,061 from the initial assessment of $27,102. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Breaux Machine Works LP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Breaux Machine Works LP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $10,041 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,021 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Breaux Machine Works LP, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,041 here).

Amiberica, INC $10,040 IL Atlantis Industries Corporation $10,039 DE Discraft INC $10,045 MI Nott Company $10,046 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Lesage, WV Rich Products Corporation 2 insp. Waycross, GA Monti, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Oldcastle Apg South, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amiberica, INC
Chicago, IL
4 inspections $10,040
Atlantis Industries Corporation
Milton, DE
3 inspections $10,039
Parker Products, LLC.
Fort Worth, TX
4 inspections $10,038
Discraft INC
Wixom, MI
4 inspections $10,045
Nott Company
Kaukauna, WI
3 inspections $10,046

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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 Breaux Machine Works LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Breaux Machine Works LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Breaux Machine Works LP have? ▼
Breaux Machine Works LP has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,041.
How many OSHA inspections has Breaux Machine Works LP had? ▼
Breaux Machine Works LP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-06 and the most recent on 2018-04-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Breaux Machine Works LP? ▼
Breaux Machine Works LP has been assessed $10,041 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,102 (a 63.0% reduction).
Does Breaux Machine Works LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Breaux Machine Works LP has 2 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 Breaux Machine Works LP operate in? ▼
Breaux Machine Works LP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Breaux Machine Works LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Breaux Machine Works LP ranks #34,740 (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 Breaux Machine Works LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Breaux Machine Works LP's total OSHA penalty of $10,041 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parker Products, LLC. in Fort Worth, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,038 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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