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First Co

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Co ranks #4,679 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$53,231
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,679
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Co in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,231. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $58,975 in back wages owed to 49 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 First Co 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,679 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $58,975 in back wages owed to 49 affected workers. For comparison, Armstrong Flooring in Lancaster, PA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#4,679
of 99,447 penalized employers
$58,975
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $59K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($59K 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 First Co compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First Co runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,231 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 First Co.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARL'S DONUTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KNOUSE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MILLENNIUM STEERING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45DEUS MODERN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26AIR-FLO MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ADIRONDACK SCENIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DARIO'S PALLETS, CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ELGIN INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GENESEE GLOBAL GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MULLICAN FLOORING, L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYESTER FIBERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOODYEAR DUNLOP TIRES NORTH AMERICA, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MNP CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WIRETECH FABRICATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LINEAR MOTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WISCONSIN PRECISION CASTING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AMES GOLDSMITH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LASLO CUSTOM KITCHENS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PIMA VALVE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STOUTENBURG INC DBA BREITEN LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26First Co, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
First Co has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

First Co in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, First Co sits at penalty rank #2,379 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($53,231 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, First Co ranks #558 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($58,975).

Combined federal exposure here: $53,231 OSHA penalties plus $58,975 WHD back wages (52.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How First Co Compares

First Co's 3.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-01-23

Last Inspection

2022-02-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,744

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $17,744 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$81,456

Current Penalty Amount

$53,231

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$112,206

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,225 from the initial assessment of $81,456. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$58,975
Employees Affected
49
WHD Violations
49
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,204
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$58,975

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that First Co owed $58,975 in back wages to 49 employees across 1 case and 49 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 First Co compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First Co Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $53,231 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,744 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First Co, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,231 here).

United States Pipe & Foundry Company, LLC $53,239 VA Fraser Shipyards, LLC $53,210 WI Cornell-Carr Company, INC. $53,210 CT Mueller CO LLC $53,260 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carl's Donuts, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Knouse Foods, INC. 3 insp. Peach Glen, PA Millennium Steering 3 insp. Cass City, MI Deus Modern, LLC 3 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Armstrong Flooring
Lancaster, PA
0 inspections $0
T&S Trading, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Amsted Rail
Keokuk, IA
8 inspections $97,152
Stone Depot of Rhode Island, INC.
Cranston, RI
7 inspections $112,094
Southeast Forest Products, INC.
Montgomery, AL
4 inspections $112,077

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What to do with this record

Use First Co's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare First Co against Armstrong Flooring, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether First Co's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • First Co also carries $58,975 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 First Co safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Co's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does First Co have? ▼
First Co has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,231.
How many OSHA inspections has First Co had? ▼
First Co has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-23 and the most recent on 2022-02-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Co? ▼
First Co has been assessed $53,231 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,456 (a 34.7% reduction). Additionally, $58,975 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has First Co been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against First Co, resulting in $58,975 in back wages owed to 49 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does First Co operate in? ▼
First Co operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333414). 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 First Co owes me wages? ▼
If you believe First Co 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 $58,975 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does First Co rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Co ranks #4,679 (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 First Co's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Co's total OSHA penalty of $53,231 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Armstrong Flooring in Lancaster, PA 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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.