Manufacturing · West Monroe, LA

Eason Portable Buildings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eason Portable Buildings ranks #20,925 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,137
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #20,925
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eason Portable Buildings in West Monroe, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,137. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 16 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eason Portable Buildings 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,925 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 $10,634 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Chowel Weldparts, INC. in Luverne, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,784 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 91.7%
of violations were serious: #20,925
of 99,447 penalized employers: $10,634
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Eason Portable Buildings

$17,137
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Eason Portable Buildings 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

$17,137 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 Eason Portable Buildings.

Eason Portable Buildings has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Eason Portable Buildings in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Eason Portable Buildings is the #9,987 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,137). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Eason Portable Buildings at rank #2,230 of 4,429 employers ($10,634 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $17,137 OSHA penalties plus $10,634 WHD back wages (38.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Eason Portable Buildings Compares

Eason Portable Buildings's 6.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-03-22

Last Inspection

2019-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,569

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $8,569 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

91.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$28,561

Current Penalty Amount

$17,137

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,771

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,424 from the initial assessment of $28,561. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$10,634

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$709

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$10,634

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Eason Portable Buildings owed $10,634 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 16 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 Eason Portable Buildings compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Eason Portable Buildings	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	12	8.0
Total Penalty	$17,137	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,569	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eason Portable Buildings, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,137 here).

Craden Manufacturing CO., INC. $17,138 WI Blum Construction CO. INC. $17,135 CA Hexcel Corporation $17,140 CO Martin Woodworks INC. $17,130 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafood's, LLC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Blue Cube Operations LLC 2 insp. Freeport, TX Lyondell Basell 2 insp. LA Porte, TX Prime Converting Corporation 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crounse Corporation

Paducah, KY

3 inspections $27,766

Shepard Steel Company, INC.

Hartford, CT

4 inspections $27,765

Darling International INC

Kansas City, MO

3 inspections $27,780

Chowel Weldparts, INC.

Luverne, AL

2 inspections $19,784

Hackney Ladish, INC.

Russellville, AR

2 inspections $27,761

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What to do with this record

Use Eason Portable Buildings's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Eason Portable Buildings also carries $10,634 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 Eason Portable Buildings safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Eason Portable Buildings's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Eason Portable Buildings have? ▼

Eason Portable Buildings has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,137.

How many OSHA inspections has Eason Portable Buildings had? ▼

Eason Portable Buildings has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-22 and the most recent on 2019-01-10. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Eason Portable Buildings? ▼

Eason Portable Buildings has been assessed $17,137 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,561 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $10,634 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Eason Portable Buildings have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Eason Portable Buildings has 11 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 Eason Portable Buildings been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Eason Portable Buildings, resulting in $10,634 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Eason Portable Buildings operate in? ▼

Eason Portable Buildings operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). 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 Eason Portable Buildings owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Eason Portable Buildings 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 $10,634 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Eason Portable Buildings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eason Portable Buildings ranks #20,925 (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 Eason Portable Buildings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Eason Portable Buildings's total OSHA penalty of $17,137 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chowel Weldparts, INC. in Luverne, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,784 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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