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Manufacturing · Houston, TX

GDS International, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GDS International, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$7,927
Back wages owed

GDS International, LLC in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $7,927 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GDS International, LLC once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,927 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Holsum Bakery, INC. in Phoenix, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,925 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$7,927
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 GDS International, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAIN STREET GOURMET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0IOWA STEEL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENESEE PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACERO PRECISION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL CHEESE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FOX RIVER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SKY FACTORY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4STONE SURFACES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6KING GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CONSOLIDATED PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CAKE WORLD BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EUROPEAN ORNAMENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CUTTING EDGE WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2THE SHOCKEY PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CJ'S SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STERLING TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CLEGG STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GDS International, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
GDS International, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 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.

GDS International, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place GDS International, LLC at rank #2,567 of 4,429 employers ($7,927 owed). GDS International, LLC carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,567 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($7,927).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $7,927 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How GDS International, LLC Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for GDS International, LLC in Houston, TX, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against GDS International, LLC to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-04-20

Last Inspection

2018-04-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,927
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,927
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,927

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that GDS International, LLC owed $7,927 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 GDS International, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric GDS International, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for GDS International, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Main Street Gourmet 1 insp. Cuyahoga Falls, OH Iowa Steel Masters 1 insp. Ackley, IA Genesee Packaging, INC. 1 insp. Flint, MI Acero Precision 1 insp. West Chester, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Inteva Products, LLC
Cottondale, AL
3 inspections $7,927
Duquette's Steel & Structural Fabrications, INC
Plattsburgh, NY
2 inspections $7,928
Sheridan Random Lake
Random Lake, WI
2 inspections $7,925
Follett LLC
Easton, PA
2 inspections $7,925
Holsum Bakery, INC.
Phoenix, AZ
4 inspections $7,925

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What to do with this record

Use GDS International, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare GDS International, LLC against Inteva Products, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether GDS International, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • GDS International, LLC also carries $7,927 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 GDS International, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, GDS International, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does GDS International, LLC have? ▼
GDS International, LLC has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has GDS International, LLC had? ▼
GDS International, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-20 and the most recent on 2018-04-20. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for GDS International, LLC? ▼
GDS International, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $7,927 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has GDS International, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against GDS International, LLC, resulting in $7,927 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does GDS International, LLC operate in? ▼
GDS International, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333515). 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 GDS International, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe GDS International, LLC 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 $7,927 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does GDS International, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
GDS International, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holsum Bakery, INC. in Phoenix, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,925 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 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.