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Global Safety Textiles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Global Safety Textiles ranks #37,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,288
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Global Safety Textiles in South Hill, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,288. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $10,582 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 Global Safety Textiles 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,582 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Cool Seal USA, LLC in Perrysburg, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $19,866 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,202
of 99,447 penalized employers
$10,582
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K 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 Global Safety Textiles compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Global Safety Textiles runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,288 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Global Safety Textiles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIPEN M SHAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GKN AEROSPACE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BCS MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Global Safety Textiles, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Global Safety Textiles has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Global Safety Textiles in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Global Safety Textiles sits at penalty rank #16,629 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,288 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Global Safety Textiles at rank #2,237 of 4,429 employers ($10,582 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,288 OSHA penalties plus $10,582 WHD back wages (53.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Global Safety Textiles Compares

Global Safety Textiles's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-30

Last Inspection

2017-09-20

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,644

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,644 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$14,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,288

Penalty Reduction

37.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,870

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,612 from the initial assessment of $14,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$10,582
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$10,582
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$10,582

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Global Safety Textiles owed $10,582 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Global Safety Textiles compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Global Safety Textiles Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $9,288 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,644 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Global Safety Textiles, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,288 here).

Tekra, a Division of Eis, INC. $9,289 WI Sprouse Building Products, INC. $9,286 WV Old World Cabinetry LLC $9,291 NV Augusta Machine & Welding, INC. $9,283 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dipen M Shah 2 insp. Baldwyn, MS All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Marshall, MI Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

B&B Micro Manufacturing, INC.
Adams, MA
2 inspections $19,870
Bell Carter Olive CO
Corning, CA
4 inspections $19,870
Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO.
Topeka, KS
5 inspections $19,868
Cool Seal USA, LLC
Perrysburg, OH
4 inspections $19,866
Stark Truss Company, INC.
Washington Court House, OH
3 inspections $19,862

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What to do with this record

Use Global Safety Textiles's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Global Safety Textiles against B&B Micro Manufacturing, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Global Safety Textiles's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Global Safety Textiles also carries $10,582 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 Global Safety Textiles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Global Safety Textiles's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Global Safety Textiles have? ▼
Global Safety Textiles has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,288.
How many OSHA inspections has Global Safety Textiles had? ▼
Global Safety Textiles has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-30 and the most recent on 2017-09-20. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Global Safety Textiles? ▼
Global Safety Textiles has been assessed $9,288 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,900 (a 37.7% reduction). Additionally, $10,582 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Global Safety Textiles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Global Safety Textiles has 2 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.
Has Global Safety Textiles been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Global Safety Textiles, resulting in $10,582 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 Global Safety Textiles operate in? ▼
Global Safety Textiles operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). 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 Global Safety Textiles owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Global Safety Textiles 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 $10,582 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Global Safety Textiles rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Global Safety Textiles ranks #37,202 (the upper 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 Global Safety Textiles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Global Safety Textiles's total OSHA penalty of $9,288 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, Cool Seal USA, LLC in Perrysburg, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,866 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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