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Extreme Fab INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Extreme Fab INC. ranks #15,203 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$22,575
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,203
of 99,447 penalized employers

Extreme Fab INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Extreme Fab INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,203 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. For comparison, Treehouse Foods, Inc. in Dixon, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,203
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Extreme Fab INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Extreme Fab INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,575 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Extreme Fab INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0213243546OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXYLEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 101-800 FLOWERS RETAIL INC. DBA THE POPCORN FACTORY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AGRO FARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43ZIMMER TRABECULAR METAL TECHNOLOGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WACO MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEECHERS HANDMADE CHEESE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHICAGO BOOTH MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HILFIKER PIPE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NVP HOSPITALITY DESIGN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28T & S HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EDWIN B. STIMPSON COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFIA FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ASHWORTH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARTPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SILBRICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Extreme Fab INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Extreme Fab INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Extreme Fab INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Extreme Fab INC. sits at penalty rank #7,418 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($22,575 assessed).

How Extreme Fab INC. Compares

Extreme Fab INC.'s 7.00 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-10

Last Inspection

2019-08-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,288

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $11,288 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$31,500

Current Penalty Amount

$22,575

Penalty Reduction

28.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,925 from the initial assessment of $31,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Extreme Fab INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Extreme Fab INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $22,575 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,288 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,575 here).

Hood Industries, INC. $22,575 GA Infinity Specialty Tapes, LLC $22,577 MA Cherokee Brick & Tile Company $22,579 GA Strahman Valves, INC. $22,580 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Xylem, INC. 2 insp. Pewaukee, WI 1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. 2 insp. Lake Forest, IL Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, TN Agro Farma, INC. 2 insp. New Berlin, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hood Industries, INC.
Thomasville, GA
2 inspections $22,575
Infinity Specialty Tapes, LLC
Lawrence, MA
3 inspections $22,577
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company
Macon, GA
7 inspections $22,579
Strahman Valves, INC.
Bethlehem, PA
3 inspections $22,580
Treehouse Foods, Inc.
Dixon, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 Extreme Fab INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Extreme Fab INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Extreme Fab INC. have? ▼
Extreme Fab INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Extreme Fab INC. had? ▼
Extreme Fab INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-10 and the most recent on 2019-08-07. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Extreme Fab INC.? ▼
Extreme Fab INC. has been assessed $22,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,500 (a 28.3% reduction).
Does Extreme Fab INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Extreme Fab INC. has 7 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 Extreme Fab INC. operate in? ▼
Extreme Fab INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Extreme Fab INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Extreme Fab INC. ranks #15,203 (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 Extreme Fab INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Extreme Fab INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,575 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Treehouse Foods, Inc. in Dixon, IL 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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