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El Paso Hose & Fittings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), El Paso Hose & Fittings ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

El Paso Hose & Fittings in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,700. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $31,487 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected El Paso Hose & Fittings once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $31,487 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, Blackburn's Fabrication, INC. in Columbus, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $37,192 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers
$31,487
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $31K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($31K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How El Paso Hose & Fittings compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows El Paso Hose & Fittings runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,700 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 El Paso Hose & Fittings.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SANDY BAY MINK RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9ARGENT INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NORFOLK DREDGING COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9FREDERICKSBURG GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5BEST EXPRESS FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MARGAY RACING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUCKHORN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRUSSWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSTONE GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2El Paso Hose & Fitti…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
El Paso Hose & Fittings has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

El Paso Hose & Fittings in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, El Paso Hose & Fittings sits at penalty rank #21,805 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,700 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place El Paso Hose & Fittings at rank #1,065 of 4,429 employers ($31,487 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,700 OSHA penalties plus $31,487 WHD back wages (84.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How El Paso Hose & Fittings Compares

El Paso Hose & Fittings's 4.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-02-22

Last Inspection

2012-02-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$37,187

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,700 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$31,487
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,149
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$31,487

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that El Paso Hose & Fittings owed $31,487 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 11 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric El Paso Hose & Fittings Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $5,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for El Paso Hose & Fittings, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,700 here).

Ace Sandblast Company $5,700 IL All Metal Polishing CO., INC. $5,700 NJ Classic Label, LLC $5,700 CT R & S Marble Designs, INC. $5,700 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Euro Marble & Granite 1 insp. Deer Park, NY Ready Seafood Company 1 insp. Portland, ME Future Home Technology, INC. 1 insp. Port Jervis, NY Merit Technologies Worldwide 1 insp. Canton, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quality Life Solutions, LLC
Chapin, SC
0 inspections $0
Blackburn's Fabrication, INC.
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $37,192
Gold Standard Baking, INC.
Chicago, IL
4 inspections $37,179
Drummond Company, INC.
Birmingham, AL
7 inspections $37,176
Royal White Cement, INC.
Houston, TX
6 inspections $37,176

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What to do with this record

Use El Paso Hose & Fittings's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare El Paso Hose & Fittings against Quality Life Solutions, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether El Paso Hose & Fittings's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • El Paso Hose & Fittings also carries $31,487 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, El Paso Hose & Fittings's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings have? ▼
El Paso Hose & Fittings has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,700.
How many OSHA inspections has El Paso Hose & Fittings had? ▼
El Paso Hose & Fittings has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-22 and the most recent on 2012-02-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for El Paso Hose & Fittings? ▼
El Paso Hose & Fittings has been assessed $5,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $31,487 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does El Paso Hose & Fittings have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. El Paso Hose & Fittings has 4 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against El Paso Hose & Fittings, resulting in $31,487 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does El Paso Hose & Fittings operate in? ▼
El Paso Hose & Fittings operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326220). 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings owes me wages? ▼
If you believe El Paso Hose & Fittings 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 $31,487 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does El Paso Hose & Fittings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, El Paso Hose & Fittings ranks #51,552 (the lower 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 El Paso Hose & Fittings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
El Paso Hose & Fittings's total OSHA penalty of $5,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blackburn's Fabrication, INC. in Columbus, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,192 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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