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Calhoun Chemical, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Calhoun Chemical, LLC ranks #77,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,930
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Calhoun Chemical, LLC in Port Lavaca, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Calhoun Chemical, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, W B Pallets INC in Hudsonville, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,930 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#77,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Calhoun Chemical, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Calhoun Chemical, LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,930 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Calhoun Chemical, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLORENZA MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENWELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25STEEL STRUCTURES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CNC NOODLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CARPENTER DESIGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DURABLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DUBOSE STRAPPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14METALS AND ADDITIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STYRO-TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26STANDARD JIG BORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MET WELD INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PRECISION METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19COFFEYVILLE RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRIDENT SEAFOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEST FRASER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Calhoun Chemical, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Calhoun Chemical, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Calhoun Chemical, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Calhoun Chemical, LLC sits at penalty rank #29,929 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,930 assessed).

How Calhoun Chemical, LLC Compares

Calhoun Chemical, LLC's 3.00 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 below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-06

Last Inspection

2019-05-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$965

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $965 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,217

Current Penalty Amount

$1,930

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,287 from the initial assessment of $3,217. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Calhoun Chemical, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,930 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $965 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,930 here).

Jeffery a Smith $1,930 OR W B Pallets INC $1,930 MI Plasma Etch, INC. $1,930 NV The Metal Company, LLC $1,928 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jeffery a Smith
Lebanon, OR
3 inspections $1,930
W B Pallets INC
Hudsonville, MI
3 inspections $1,930
Plasma Etch, INC.
Carson City, NV
3 inspections $1,930
US Floors Direct, Inc
Monument, CO
0 inspections $0
The Metal Company, LLC
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $1,928

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun Chemical, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Calhoun Chemical, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Calhoun Chemical, LLC have? ▼
Calhoun Chemical, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,930.
How many OSHA inspections has Calhoun Chemical, LLC had? ▼
Calhoun Chemical, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-06 and the most recent on 2019-05-30. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Calhoun Chemical, LLC? ▼
Calhoun Chemical, LLC has been assessed $1,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,217 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Calhoun Chemical, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Calhoun Chemical, LLC 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 Calhoun Chemical, LLC operate in? ▼
Calhoun Chemical, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Calhoun Chemical, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Calhoun Chemical, LLC ranks #77,296 (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 Calhoun Chemical, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Calhoun Chemical, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,930 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, W B Pallets INC in Hudsonville, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,930 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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