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Gulf Rice Milling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gulf Rice Milling, INC. ranks #11,376 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty58% serious
$28,394
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,376
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gulf Rice Milling, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,394. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gulf Rice Milling, INC. 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,376 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Computer Components Corporation in Philadelphia, PA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $28,399 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#11,376
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gulf Rice Milling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gulf Rice Milling, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,394 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gulf Rice Milling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.316.231.045.960.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedART STONE-GRANITE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MARIETTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30INLAND EMPIRE TRUSS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19INSINGER MACHINE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 58DALTON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13OLD CASTLE APG NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9C.W. BROWN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18C & B LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IRONFORM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ADEPT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUBBER DEVELOPMENT I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36O. C. KECKLEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BLOOMFIELD BAKERS DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ACTAGRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIFIED CML LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SHAKESPEARE COMPOSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLEXCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARA FOOD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SCHANTZ MFG INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Gulf Rice Milling, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Gulf Rice Milling, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Gulf Rice Milling, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Gulf Rice Milling, INC. is the #5,635 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($28,394).

How Gulf Rice Milling, INC. Compares

Gulf Rice Milling, INC.'s 4.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-18

Last Inspection

2024-11-13

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,465

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,465 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$51,614

Current Penalty Amount

$28,394

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,220 from the initial assessment of $51,614. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gulf Rice Milling, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gulf Rice Milling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $28,394 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,465 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gulf Rice Milling, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,394 here).

Cardwell Lumber INC. $28,394 MO Leading Industry, INC. $28,395 CA White Welding Company, INC. $28,389 CT Computer Components Corporation $28,399 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Art Stone-Granite & Marble, INC. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Marietta Corporation 3 insp. Cortland, NY Inland Empire Truss, INC. 3 insp. Perris, CA Insinger Machine Company 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cardwell Lumber INC.
Novelty, MO
3 inspections $28,394
Leading Industry, INC.
Oxnard, CA
4 inspections $28,395
White Welding Company, INC.
Waterbury, CT
3 inspections $28,389
Computer Components Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
5 inspections $28,399
Glacier Stone Supply, LLC
Kalispell, MT
5 inspections $28,399

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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 Gulf Rice Milling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gulf Rice Milling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Gulf Rice Milling, INC. have? ▼
Gulf Rice Milling, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,394.
How many OSHA inspections has Gulf Rice Milling, INC. had? ▼
Gulf Rice Milling, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-18 and the most recent on 2024-11-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gulf Rice Milling, INC.? ▼
Gulf Rice Milling, INC. has been assessed $28,394 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,614 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Gulf Rice Milling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gulf Rice Milling, INC. has 7 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 Gulf Rice Milling, INC. operate in? ▼
Gulf Rice Milling, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gulf Rice Milling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gulf Rice Milling, INC. ranks #11,376 (the top quarter 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 Gulf Rice Milling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gulf Rice Milling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,394 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Computer Components Corporation in Philadelphia, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,399 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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