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Wholesale Trade · Whitewright, TX

Helena Chemical Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helena Chemical Company INC ranks #7,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty85% serious
$39,569
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,129
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helena Chemical Company INC in Whitewright, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,569. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Helena Chemical Company INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sabel Steel Service, INC. in Dothan, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $39,573 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#7,129
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Helena Chemical Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Helena Chemical Company INC runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$39,569 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Helena Chemical Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER SOUTH ROOFING & SHEET METAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOHNSON THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRISTATE FILTER & HVAC SUPPLIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOEHL MILLWORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERI- KLEEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOVELAND DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JMV MARBLE, GRANITE AND TOOLS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAY DISTRIBUTING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MID-STATE FARMERS COOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROYAL STREET JUNK COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH SIDE CONTROL SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED GRAIN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE - SOUTHEAST GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GILLIS BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METRO MEDICAL SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECOCLEAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A.L. LOWDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KLEIN STEEL SERVICE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLEVELAND COUNTY AUTO BROKERS, INC. DBA AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Helena Chemical Company INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Helena Chemical Company INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Helena Chemical Company INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Helena Chemical Company INC is the #284 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($39,569).

How Helena Chemical Company INC Compares

Helena Chemical Company INC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-07

Last Inspection

2018-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,785

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $19,785 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$65,948

Current Penalty Amount

$39,569

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,379 from the initial assessment of $65,948. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Helena Chemical Company INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Helena Chemical Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $39,569 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,785 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helena Chemical Company INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,569 here).

Sabel Steel Service, INC. $39,573 AL Johnson Thermal Systems, INC. $39,630 ID Gills Onions, LLC $39,390 CA M S International INC. $39,360 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC 2 insp. Baton Rouge, LA Country Visions Cooperative 2 insp. Fremont, WI Johnson Thermal Systems, INC. 2 insp. Caldwell, ID Tristate Filter & HVAC Supplies, INC. 2 insp. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sabel Steel Service, INC.
Dothan, AL
2 inspections $39,573
K-Solv, LP
Channelview, TX
3 inspections $39,609
Johnson Thermal Systems, INC.
Caldwell, ID
2 inspections $39,630
Gills Onions, LLC
Oxnard, CA
7 inspections $39,390
M S International INC.
Orange, CA
3 inspections $39,360

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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 Helena Chemical Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helena Chemical Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Helena Chemical Company INC have? ▼
Helena Chemical Company INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,569.
How many OSHA inspections has Helena Chemical Company INC had? ▼
Helena Chemical Company INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-07 and the most recent on 2018-03-07. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helena Chemical Company INC? ▼
Helena Chemical Company INC has been assessed $39,569 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,948 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Helena Chemical Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Helena Chemical Company INC has 11 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 Helena Chemical Company INC operate in? ▼
Helena Chemical Company INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Helena Chemical Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helena Chemical Company INC ranks #7,129 (the top 10% 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 Helena Chemical Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helena Chemical Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $39,569 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sabel Steel Service, INC. in Dothan, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $39,573 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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