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Furnace and Tube Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Furnace and Tube Service, INC. ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,025
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Furnace and Tube Service, INC. in Gonzales, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,025. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Furnace and Tube Service, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Borinquen Biscuit CORP. in Yauco, PR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,025 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Furnace and Tube Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Furnace and Tube Service, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,025 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Furnace and Tube Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.160.390.4120.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAMUEL, SON & CO (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REMINGTON ARMS CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115ALFAGOMMA AURORA TF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL VALLEY TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BALL, BOUNCE AND SPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METALLURGICAL PROCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41KISHWAUKEE FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASA DAL MARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARAGON RIO GRANDE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HARRIS SPICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAGLEY HARDWOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFORM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANGBEIN ENGELBRACHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORIGIN BJJ. LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA PACIFIC CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Furnace and Tube Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Furnace and Tube Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Furnace and Tube Service, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Furnace and Tube Service, INC. ranks #29,611 at $2,025 current penalty.

How Furnace and Tube Service, INC. Compares

Furnace and Tube Service, INC.'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 below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-20

Last Inspection

2015-11-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,013 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$6,075

Current Penalty Amount

$2,025

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $6,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Furnace and Tube Service, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Furnace and Tube Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $2,025 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,013 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Furnace and Tube Service, INC., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,025 here).

Eastern Millwork, INC. $2,025 MD Advanced Thermal Batteries, INC. $2,025 MD Quality Naturally! Foods, INC. $2,025 CA Borinquen Biscuit CORP. $2,025 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. 2 insp. Lebanon, VA U.S. Minerals, L.L.C. 2 insp. Galveston, TX Remington Arms CO., INC. 2 insp. Ilion, NY Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC 2 insp. Batavia, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eastern Millwork, INC.
Easton, MD
2 inspections $2,025
Advanced Thermal Batteries, INC.
Westminster, MD
2 inspections $2,025
Quality Naturally! Foods, INC.
City of Industry, CA
2 inspections $2,025
Borinquen Biscuit CORP.
Yauco, PR
2 inspections $2,025
Hni Corporation
Muscatine, IA
1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Furnace and Tube Service, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Furnace and Tube Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Furnace and Tube Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Furnace and Tube Service, INC. have? ▼
Furnace and Tube Service, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,025.
How many OSHA inspections has Furnace and Tube Service, INC. had? ▼
Furnace and Tube Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-20 and the most recent on 2015-11-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Furnace and Tube Service, INC.? ▼
Furnace and Tube Service, INC. has been assessed $2,025 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,075 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does Furnace and Tube Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Furnace and Tube Service, INC. has 3 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 Furnace and Tube Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Furnace and Tube Service, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332410). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Furnace and Tube Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Furnace and Tube Service, INC. ranks #76,117 (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 Furnace and Tube Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Furnace and Tube Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,025 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, Borinquen Biscuit CORP. in Yauco, PR is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,025 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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