Manufacturing · San Marcos, TX

Cotechno Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cotechno Group, INC. ranks #20,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,384
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #20,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cotechno Group, INC. in San Marcos, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,384. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cotechno Group, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, GCC Ready Mix in Springdale, AR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,383 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection: 89.5%
of violations were serious: #20,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Cotechno Group, INC.

$17,384
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cotechno Group, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,384 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Cotechno Group, INC..

Cotechno Group, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Cotechno Group, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cotechno Group, INC. is the #9,855 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,384).

How Cotechno Group, INC. Compares

Cotechno Group, INC.'s 6.33 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-02-19

Last Inspection

2019-02-22

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,795

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $5,795 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

89.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$30,175

Current Penalty Amount

$17,384

Penalty Reduction

42.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,791 from the initial assessment of $30,175. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cotechno Group, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cotechno Group, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$17,384	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,795	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,384 here).

GCC Ready Mix $17,383 AR Dolby Laboratories $17,383 MO Fan Creations Enterprises, INC. $17,389 GA Keith Huber Corporation $17,390 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ajinomoto Windsor INC. 3 insp. Piedmont, MO International Paper Company 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Great Lakes Cheese, INC. 3 insp. Plymouth, WI Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC 3 insp. Fargo, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

GCC Ready Mix

Springdale, AR

2 inspections $17,383

Dolby Laboratories

Ozark, MO

2 inspections $17,383

Fan Creations Enterprises, INC.

Cumming, GA

2 inspections $17,389

Keith Huber Corporation

Gulfport, MS

4 inspections $17,390

Global Manufacturers of Acadiana, INC.

Lafayette, LA

3 inspections $17,390

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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 Cotechno Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cotechno Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Cotechno Group, INC. have? ▼

Cotechno Group, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,384.

How many OSHA inspections has Cotechno Group, INC. had? ▼

Cotechno Group, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-19 and the most recent on 2019-02-22. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cotechno Group, INC.? ▼

Cotechno Group, INC. has been assessed $17,384 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,175 (a 42.4% reduction).

Does Cotechno Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cotechno Group, INC. has 17 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 Cotechno Group, INC. operate in? ▼

Cotechno Group, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Cotechno Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cotechno Group, INC. ranks #20,649 (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 Cotechno Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cotechno Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,384 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, GCC Ready Mix in Springdale, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,383 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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