Manufacturing · San Antonio, TX

Fresno Iron Works INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresno Iron Works INC. ranks #54,443 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$5,115
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,443
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresno Iron Works INC. in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,115. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresno Iron Works INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,443 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Marine & Industrial Applicators LLC in Seattle, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,115 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#54,443
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fresno Iron Works INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresno Iron Works INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,115 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Fresno Iron Works INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITE CEDAR SHINGLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN CHEF MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICANA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13M.T. STEEL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN EQUIPMENT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TARPON STAINLESS FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HY-TECH MUSHROOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ZEP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SUPERIOR HOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PRATT PAPER (GA), LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREENVALLEY CHIPPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17STEEL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CBF BAKERY SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STANDARD SHEET METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Fresno Iron Works INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Fresno Iron Works INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Fresno Iron Works INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fresno Iron Works INC. sits at penalty rank #22,794 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,115 assessed).

How Fresno Iron Works INC. Compares

Fresno Iron Works INC.'s 2.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-16

Last Inspection

2019-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,558

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,558 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$8,525

Current Penalty Amount

$5,115

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,410 from the initial assessment of $8,525. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fresno Iron Works INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresno Iron Works INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $5,115 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,558 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Fresno Iron Works INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fresno Iron Works INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Fresno Iron Works INC. have?
Fresno Iron Works INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,115.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresno Iron Works INC. had?
Fresno Iron Works INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-16 and the most recent on 2019-01-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresno Iron Works INC.?
Fresno Iron Works INC. has been assessed $5,115 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,525 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Fresno Iron Works INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fresno Iron Works INC. 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.
What industry does Fresno Iron Works INC. operate in?
Fresno Iron Works INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fresno Iron Works INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresno Iron Works INC. ranks #54,443 (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 Fresno Iron Works INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Fresno Iron Works INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,115 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Marine & Industrial Applicators LLC in Seattle, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,115 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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