Manufacturing · Brookshire, TX

CDR Strainers & Filters INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CDR Strainers & Filters INC ranks #23,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$15,560
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#23,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

CDR Strainers & Filters INC in Brookshire, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,560. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on CDR Strainers & Filters INC: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tulsa Tube Bending CO., INC. in Tulsa, OK is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,556 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#23,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CDR Strainers & Filters INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CDR Strainers & Filters INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,560 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 CDR Strainers & Filters INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.426.840.253.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDILLMAN EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23ADIENT US LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23BOSTON BRIDGE & STEE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16DESERT LUMBER - US L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19THIELE TANNING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24AIRPARK PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48CHICAGO METAL ROLLED…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR ALASKA SEWARD,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE OKONITE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6MICRO GAUGE INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0GESTAMP WEST VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0AJM PACKAGING CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31BREMER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24NATURE'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 51FIRST MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38CDR Strainers & Filt…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14
CDR Strainers & Filters INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

CDR Strainers & Filters INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, CDR Strainers & Filters INC ranks #11,006 at $15,560 current penalty.

How CDR Strainers & Filters INC Compares

CDR Strainers & Filters INC's 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-01-09

Last Inspection

2012-10-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,593

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,593 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$31,120

Current Penalty Amount

$15,560

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,560 from the initial assessment of $31,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How CDR Strainers & Filters INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CDR Strainers & Filters INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $15,560 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,593 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CDR Strainers & Filters INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CDR Strainers & Filters INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, CDR Strainers & Filters INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 6 inspections, including 9 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 CDR Strainers & Filters INC have?
CDR Strainers & Filters INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,560.
How many OSHA inspections has CDR Strainers & Filters INC had?
CDR Strainers & Filters INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-09 and the most recent on 2012-10-09. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CDR Strainers & Filters INC?
CDR Strainers & Filters INC has been assessed $15,560 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,120 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does CDR Strainers & Filters INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. CDR Strainers & Filters INC has 9 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 CDR Strainers & Filters INC operate in?
CDR Strainers & Filters INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CDR Strainers & Filters INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CDR Strainers & Filters INC ranks #23,184 (the top quarter 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 CDR Strainers & Filters INC's safety record compare to industry average?
CDR Strainers & Filters INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,560 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tulsa Tube Bending CO., INC. in Tulsa, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,556 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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