Manufacturing · Austin, TX

Cody Builders Supply

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cody Builders Supply ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,500
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cody Builders Supply in Austin, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,500. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cody Builders Supply 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,227 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. For comparison, Via Cheese in Swanton, VT is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers: $1,227
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Cody Builders Supply

$10,500
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cody Builders Supply runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Cody Builders Supply.

Cody Builders Supply has 2 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.

Cody Builders Supply in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cody Builders Supply ranks #15,219 at $10,500 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Cody Builders Supply ranks #4,286 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,227).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,500 OSHA penalties plus $1,227 WHD back wages (10.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cody Builders Supply Compares

Cody Builders Supply's 7.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-02-19

Last Inspection

2013-11-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $5,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,500

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,727

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $17,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,227

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$65

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,227

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cody Builders Supply owed $1,227 in back wages to 19 employees across 1 case and 19 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cody Builders Supply compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cody Builders Supply	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	14	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,500	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,250	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cody Builders Supply, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

O.W. Hubbell & Sons INC. $10,500 NY John Saylor $10,500 PA Porcelain Industries, INC. $10,500 TN Southern Craftsmen Associates, INC. $10,500 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Via Cheese

Swanton, VT

0 inspections $0

Tempurtech Manufacturing LLC

Bennington, VT

4 inspections $11,730

Roplast Industries INC

Oroville, CA

4 inspections $11,730

Pace Industries Airo Division

Loyalhanna, PA

4 inspections $11,723

Hai's Fashion

Chino, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Cody Builders Supply's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cody Builders Supply against Via Cheese, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Cody Builders Supply also carries $1,227 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Cody Builders Supply safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cody Builders Supply's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Cody Builders Supply have? ▼

Cody Builders Supply has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Cody Builders Supply had? ▼

Cody Builders Supply has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-19 and the most recent on 2013-11-05. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cody Builders Supply? ▼

Cody Builders Supply has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,500 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,227 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Cody Builders Supply have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cody Builders Supply has 12 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.

Has Cody Builders Supply been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cody Builders Supply, resulting in $1,227 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Cody Builders Supply operate in? ▼

Cody Builders Supply operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Cody Builders Supply owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Cody Builders Supply owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,227 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Cody Builders Supply rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cody Builders Supply ranks #33,655 (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 Cody Builders Supply's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cody Builders Supply's total OSHA penalty of $10,500 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, Via Cheese in Swanton, VT is a similar manufacturing 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.