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Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. ranks #5,738 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty85% serious
$46,200
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,738
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. in Edinburg, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,738 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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, Pavilion Furniture INC. in Hialeah, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $46,216 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#5,738
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$46,200 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38PURE POWER TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JEFFERSON COUNTY TIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRICON TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEELCAD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLEARSPAN COMPONENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11H & S MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUMMIT CORPORATION O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COFFEYVILLE SEKTAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VALMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6H & D PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RIVERS METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLIED CONCRETE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LARIAT STEEL DESIGN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23USA PRODUCTION PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HARPER TRUCKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Ecorec Rio Grande Va…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. is the #2,903 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($46,200).

How Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. Compares

Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.'s 6.67 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-10-16

Last Inspection

2013-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $15,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$77,000

Current Penalty Amount

$46,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,800 from the initial assessment of $77,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $46,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,200 here).

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $46,200 NE Pavilion Furniture INC. $46,216 FL Coastal Processing, LLC $46,165 GA Cincinnati Incorporated $46,158 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC.
Lexington, NE
5 inspections $46,200
JBS USA, LLC
Cactus, TX
5 inspections $46,200
Pavilion Furniture INC.
Hialeah, FL
3 inspections $46,216
Disabled Employees Rehabilitation, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0
Coastal Processing, LLC
Louisville, GA
4 inspections $46,165

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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 Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 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 Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. have? ▼
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. had? ▼
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-16 and the most recent on 2013-08-21. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.? ▼
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. has been assessed $46,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $77,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, 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 Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. operate in? ▼
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331492). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC. ranks #5,738 (the top 10% 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 Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ecorec Rio Grande Valley, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,200 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pavilion Furniture INC. in Hialeah, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $46,216 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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