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Wholesale Trade · Brownsville, TX

Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. ranks #66,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,224
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. in Brownsville, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,224. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prime Source Foods in Vassalboro, ME is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#66,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,224 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brownsville Scrap Paper INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARBORIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48FRONTIER AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PLAINS GRAIN & AGRON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAWTHORNE RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SINTON DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED BEVERAGE GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SID HARVEY INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENVIRONMENTAL TURNKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HIGH GRADE BEVERAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAVID MOSNER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GERMAN'S RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIDESTRI FOODS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DONALD B RICE TIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35MID KANSAS COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KMX CHEMICAL CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WELLS AG SUPPLY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6US GRANITE - NEVADA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MITCHELL LEWIS & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AGRI-SCIENCE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EXTOL OF OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Brownsville Scrap Pa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. ranks #3,172 at $3,224 current penalty.

How Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. Compares

Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-20

Last Inspection

2017-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,612 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$5,373

Current Penalty Amount

$3,224

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,149 from the initial assessment of $5,373. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $3,224 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,612 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,224 here).

Greenball CORP $3,225 TN Arnan Development Corporation $3,233 NY Midway Sales & Distributing, INC. $3,214 KS Kimal Lumber Company $3,213 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arboris LLC 2 insp. Newark, OH Frontier Ag, INC. 2 insp. Quinter, KS Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC 2 insp. Sheldon, ND Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. 2 insp. Hawthorne, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greenball CORP
Martin, TN
3 inspections $3,225
Prime Source Foods
Vassalboro, ME
0 inspections $0
Weis Fire and Safety Equipment Company Inc
Salina, KS
0 inspections $0
Mansfield Feed Mill
Mansfield, TX
0 inspections $0
Arnan Development Corporation
Oneonta, NY
2 inspections $3,233

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What to do with this record

Use Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. have? ▼
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,224.
How many OSHA inspections has Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. had? ▼
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-20 and the most recent on 2017-06-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.? ▼
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. has been assessed $3,224 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,373 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. has 3 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 Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. operate in? ▼
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brownsville Scrap Paper INC. ranks #66,517 (the lower 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 Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brownsville Scrap Paper INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,224 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prime Source Foods in Vassalboro, ME is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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