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Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC ranks #1,277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 53 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty79% serious
$120,860
OSHA penalties
53
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#1,277
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC in Waco, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $120,860. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 53 violations, averaging 8.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 42 were classified as serious and 8 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New Era Manufacturing in Hildale, UT is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.8
violations per inspection
79.2%
of violations were serious
#1,277
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 53 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (8.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC runs far above peers (7.7x 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

$120,860 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($120,860) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $120,860 $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 Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45DIXIEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15WILLIAMSTOWN FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14STEEL-CRAFT CORP. OF…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13VERSO ESCANABA LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6BACARDI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1HOIST LIFTRUCK MFG, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 49MTD CONSUMER GROUP I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13YORK WALLCOVERINGS I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16EXACTECH, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24KRONOS FOODS CORP., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5LANGDALE FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ADVANTAGE SINTERED M…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21CAST PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3CROWN MOUNTAIN WATER, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5GALASSO'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15GRAY & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19AMETEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SIPPEL STEEL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14Hobbs Bonded Fibers …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 53
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 53 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.

Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC is the #700 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($120,860).

How Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC Compares

Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC's 8.83 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 far above peers (7.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-01-03

Last Inspection

2013-09-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,143

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.8 violations per visit. That's $20,143 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

42

Serious

79.2% of total

8

Willful

15.1% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

5.7% 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

$292,650

Current Penalty Amount

$120,860

Penalty Reduction

58.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $171,790 from the initial assessment of $292,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 53 8.0
Total Penalty $120,860 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,143 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($120,860 here).

Chinese Spaghetti Factory, INC. $120,897 MA County Concrete CORP. $120,730 NJ Mountain Country Foods LLC $121,000 UT Kuehne Chemical Company, INC. $121,151 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Smithfield Foods North 6 insp. Smithfield, VA Anchor Glass Container Corporation 6 insp. Elmira Heights, NY Dixien LLC 6 insp. Lake City, GA Williamstown Fabricators, INC. 6 insp. Parkersburg, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chinese Spaghetti Factory, INC.
Boston, MA
7 inspections $120,897
County Concrete CORP.
East Orange, NJ
4 inspections $120,730
Mountain Country Foods LLC
Spanish Fork, UT
6 inspections $121,000
Evolution St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
New Era Manufacturing
Hildale, UT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 53 violations across 6 inspections, including 42 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 Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC have? ▼
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 42 serious, 8 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $120,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC had? ▼
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-03 and the most recent on 2013-09-10. This averages 8.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC? ▼
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC has been assessed $120,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $292,650 (a 58.7% reduction).
Does Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC has 42 serious violations, 8 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 Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC operate in? ▼
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC ranks #1,277 (the top 1% 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 Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hobbs Bonded Fibers INC's total OSHA penalty of $120,860 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Era Manufacturing in Hildale, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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