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General Plastics & Composites, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Plastics & Composites, L.P. ranks #4,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$55,940
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Plastics & Composites, L.P. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Plastics & Composites, L.P. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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. For comparison, Broken Arrow Powder Coating, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $55,965 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#4,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Plastics & Composites, L.P. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$55,940 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,940) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,940 $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 General Plastics & Composites, L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.011.822.533.244.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFROZEN FOOD DEVELOPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42ACME BRICK CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BORGZINNER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FLEXSTAR PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SUWANNEE IRON WORKS & FENCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FORMRITE COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CALHOUN FOUNDRY COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SCOTT STEWART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25S.T. SPECIALTY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ISCO HOLDING COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHAWMUT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SPORTSPLAY EQUIPMENT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ACME CRYOGENICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GERLING AND ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BLENDED PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BIG BOLT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8General Plastics & Composites, L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
General Plastics & Composites, L.P. has 3 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.

General Plastics & Composites, L.P. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: General Plastics & Composites, L.P. is the #2,216 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($55,940).

How General Plastics & Composites, L.P. Compares

General Plastics & Composites, L.P.'s 2.00 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-11-05

Last Inspection

2023-01-18

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,647

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $18,647 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$114,614

Current Penalty Amount

$55,940

Penalty Reduction

51.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,674 from the initial assessment of $114,614. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How General Plastics & Composites, L.P. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric General Plastics & Composites, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $55,940 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,647 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Plastics & Composites, L.P., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,940 here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation $55,953 FL Ajinomoto Foods North America, INC. $55,960 MS Broken Arrow Powder Coating, INC. $55,965 OK Hinkle Manufacturing, INC. $55,910 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frozen Food Development, INC. 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Acme Brick CO 3 insp. Tulsa, OK Borgzinner INC. 3 insp. Riviera Beach, FL Flexstar Packaging, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Live Oak, FL
11 inspections $55,953
Ajinomoto Foods North America, INC.
Oakland, MS
4 inspections $55,960
Broken Arrow Powder Coating, INC.
Broken Arrow, OK
4 inspections $55,965
FTH Wholesale
Broken Arrow, OK
0 inspections $0
Hinkle Manufacturing, INC.
Perrysburg, OH
5 inspections $55,910

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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 General Plastics & Composites, L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Plastics & Composites, L.P.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 General Plastics & Composites, L.P. have? ▼
General Plastics & Composites, L.P. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,940.
How many OSHA inspections has General Plastics & Composites, L.P. had? ▼
General Plastics & Composites, L.P. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-05 and the most recent on 2023-01-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Plastics & Composites, L.P.? ▼
General Plastics & Composites, L.P. has been assessed $55,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $114,614 (a 51.2% reduction).
Does General Plastics & Composites, L.P. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Plastics & Composites, L.P. has 5 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 General Plastics & Composites, L.P. operate in? ▼
General Plastics & Composites, L.P. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Plastics & Composites, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Plastics & Composites, L.P. ranks #4,363 (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 General Plastics & Composites, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Plastics & Composites, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $55,940 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Broken Arrow Powder Coating, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,965 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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