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Esco Marine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esco Marine, INC. ranks #1,585 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 43 violations across 28 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty95% serious
$105,116
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
28
OSHA inspections
#1,585
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esco Marine, INC. in Brownsville, TX has been the subject of 28 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $105,116. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 842 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 kept close, sustained watch on Esco Marine, INC.: 28 inspections in 5 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 43 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,585 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 41 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 far above peers (10.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $130,158 in back wages owed to 216 affected workers. For comparison, Ingage Networks in Naples, FL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
95.3%
of violations were serious
#1,585
of 99,447 penalized employers
$130,158
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 34/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 28 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $130K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($65K 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 Esco Marine, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Esco Marine, INC. runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$105,116 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($105,116) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $105,116 $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 Esco Marine, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both22.625.027.530.032.5026.553.079.4105.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSWIFT BEEF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 23YOKOHAMA TIRE MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 94LG ENERGY SOLUTION M…, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 35TORRANCE REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 57DETYENS SHIPYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 61MARTINEZ REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 77TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 9CLIPPER SEAFOODS LTD, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 61SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 40SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 52PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 48TESLA MOTORS NV, INC., OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 3BRADFORD WHITE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 32 · Violations cited: 89HANKOOK TIRE MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 32 · Violations cited: 78CONTINENTAL TIRE THE…, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 58TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 54AUSTAL USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 30TESORO REFINING & MA…, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 55BLUE DIAMOND STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 101CATERPILLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 41Esco Marine, INC., OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 43
Esco Marine, INC. has 28 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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.

Esco Marine, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Esco Marine, INC. ranks #857 at $105,116 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Esco Marine, INC. ranks #221 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($130,158).

Combined federal exposure here: $105,116 OSHA penalties plus $130,158 WHD back wages (55.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Esco Marine, INC. Compares

Esco Marine, INC.'s 1.54 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 far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

28

First Inspection

2012-03-14

Last Inspection

2016-10-25

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,754

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 28 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,754 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

41

Serious

95.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

4.7% 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

$165,743

Current Penalty Amount

$105,116

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$235,274

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $60,627 from the initial assessment of $165,743. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$130,158
Employees Affected
216
WHD Violations
842
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$603
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$65,079

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Esco Marine, INC. owed $130,158 in back wages to 216 employees across 2 cases and 842 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 Esco Marine, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Esco Marine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 28 2.6
Violations 43 8.0
Total Penalty $105,116 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,754 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($105,116 here).

Wayne Farms LLC $105,124 AL Swoboda INC $105,075 MI American Walnut Company LLC $105,212 MO Avantor Performance Materials $105,013 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (28 inspections here).

Swift Beef Company 28 insp. Greeley, CO Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC 28 insp. Salem, VA LG Energy Solution Michigan INC 28 insp. Holland, MI Torrance Refining Company, LLC 27 insp. Torrance, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allen Harim Foods, LLC
Harbeson, DE
13 inspections $234,649
Beckman Coulter
Brea, CA
0 inspections $0
Ingage Networks
Naples, FL
0 inspections $0
HDK Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Weather King Portable Buildings
Paris, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Esco Marine, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Esco Marine, INC. against Allen Harim Foods, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Esco Marine, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Esco Marine, INC. also carries $130,158 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 Esco Marine, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Esco Marine, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 43 violations across 28 inspections, including 41 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 Esco Marine, INC. have? ▼
Esco Marine, INC. has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 41 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $105,116.
How many OSHA inspections has Esco Marine, INC. had? ▼
Esco Marine, INC. has had 28 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-14 and the most recent on 2016-10-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Esco Marine, INC.? ▼
Esco Marine, INC. has been assessed $105,116 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $165,743 (a 36.6% reduction). Additionally, $130,158 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Esco Marine, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Esco Marine, INC. has 41 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 Esco Marine, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Esco Marine, INC., resulting in $130,158 in back wages owed to 216 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Esco Marine, INC. operate in? ▼
Esco Marine, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). 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 Esco Marine, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Esco Marine, INC. 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 $130,158 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Esco Marine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Esco Marine, INC. ranks #1,585 (the top 5% 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 Esco Marine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Esco Marine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $105,116 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 28 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ingage Networks in Naples, FL 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 28 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.