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Manufacturing · Elmendorf, TX

Higuchi International Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Higuchi International Corporation ranks #2,857 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty60% serious
$73,820
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,857
of 99,447 penalized employers

Higuchi International Corporation in Elmendorf, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $73,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Higuchi International Corporation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,857 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, Yerkes Plant E.I. Dupont DE Nemours Company in Buffalo, NY is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $73,982 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#2,857
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Higuchi International Corporation runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$73,820 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($73,820) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $73,820 $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 Higuchi International Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.79.91724.231.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFERROGLOBE USA METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SPIRIT GRAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CONVERTED PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDAIR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GREENLAND COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOPRE AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTVILLE QUALITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEWCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HOLLISTER-WHITNEY EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CUMMINGS RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ASHLAND FOUNDRY AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STEEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22GALLAND HENNING NOPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BROWNING ENTERPRISE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAHR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST UNITED IND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Higuchi Internationa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Higuchi International Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Higuchi International Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Higuchi International Corporation sits at penalty rank #1,490 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($73,820 assessed).

How Higuchi International Corporation Compares

Higuchi International Corporation's 5.00 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 (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-11

Last Inspection

2016-09-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,607

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $24,607 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

2

Willful

13.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$139,478

Current Penalty Amount

$73,820

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $65,658 from the initial assessment of $139,478. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Higuchi International Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Higuchi International Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $73,820 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,607 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($73,820 here).

Koch Foods of Gainesville, LLC $73,798 GA United Sugars $73,850 IA Millercoors, LLC $73,971 CO Yerkes Plant E.I. Dupont DE Nemours Company $73,982 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical, INC. 3 insp. Waterford, OH Kerry INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA American Spirit Graphics 3 insp. Des Moines, IA Converted Products, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Koch Foods of Gainesville, LLC
Gainesville, GA
6 inspections $73,798
United Sugars
Mason City, IA
2 inspections $73,850
Pergan Marshall, LLC
Marshall, TX
5 inspections $73,960
Millercoors, LLC
Golden, CO
3 inspections $73,971
Yerkes Plant E.I. Dupont DE Nemours Company
Buffalo, NY
6 inspections $73,982

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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 Higuchi International Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Higuchi International Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Higuchi International Corporation have? ▼
Higuchi International Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $73,820.
How many OSHA inspections has Higuchi International Corporation had? ▼
Higuchi International Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-11 and the most recent on 2016-09-07. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Higuchi International Corporation? ▼
Higuchi International Corporation has been assessed $73,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $139,478 (a 47.1% reduction).
Does Higuchi International Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Higuchi International Corporation has 9 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Higuchi International Corporation operate in? ▼
Higuchi International Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334519). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Higuchi International Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Higuchi International Corporation ranks #2,857 (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 Higuchi International Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Higuchi International Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $73,820 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yerkes Plant E.I. Dupont DE Nemours Company in Buffalo, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $73,982 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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