Manufacturing · Canutillo, TX

Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD in Canutillo, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perfection Gear, INC. in Asheville, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD.

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Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD Compares

Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-08-23

Last Inspection

2025-09-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD have?
Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD had?
Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-23 and the most recent on 2025-09-05. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD?
Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,702 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD 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 Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD operate in?
Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD's safety record compare to industry average?
Custom Crates and Pallets, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perfection Gear, INC. in Asheville, NC 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.

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