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Manufacturing · Houston, TX

Brite Blast LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brite Blast LLC ranks #8,855 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$34,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,855
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brite Blast LLC in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brite Blast LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,855 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Patrick Industries, INC. in Mount Joy, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $34,000 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,855
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brite Blast LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brite Blast LLC runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$34,000 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Brite Blast LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW DAIRY FLORIDA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRESS GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Brite Blast LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Brite Blast LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Brite Blast LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Brite Blast LLC is the #4,438 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($34,000).

How Brite Blast LLC Compares

Brite Blast LLC's 10.00 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-17

Last Inspection

2012-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $17,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$34,000

Current Penalty Amount

$34,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Brite Blast LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brite Blast LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $34,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brite Blast LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,000 here).

Modern Plating Corporation $34,000 IL Whirlpool Corporation $34,000 IA Patrick Industries, INC. $34,000 PA Liscio's Italian Bakery, INC. $34,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pegasus Foods, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Table Talk Pies INC. 2 insp. Worcester, MA International Technical Coatings INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Bennett Heat Treating and Brazing CO., INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Modern Plating Corporation
Freeport, IL
5 inspections $34,000
Whirlpool Corporation
Middle Amana, IA
2 inspections $34,000
Patrick Industries, INC.
Mount Joy, PA
2 inspections $34,000
Liscio's Italian Bakery, INC.
Glassboro, NJ
2 inspections $34,000
Five Star Architectural, LLC
Dawsonville, GA
2 inspections $34,002

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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 Brite Blast LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brite Blast LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Brite Blast LLC have? ▼
Brite Blast LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Brite Blast LLC had? ▼
Brite Blast LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-17 and the most recent on 2012-11-20. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brite Blast LLC? ▼
Brite Blast LLC has been assessed $34,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brite Blast LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brite Blast LLC has 20 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 Brite Blast LLC operate in? ▼
Brite Blast LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327910). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brite Blast LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brite Blast LLC ranks #8,855 (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 Brite Blast LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brite Blast LLC's total OSHA penalty of $34,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Patrick Industries, INC. in Mount Joy, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $34,000 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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