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Wholesale Trade · Houston, TX

Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Idaho Milling and Grain, INC. in Malad City, ID is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Industrial Piping Specialists, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRUCE R. PETTY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MULLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TURNIPSEED INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMEO & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTRY ENTERPRISES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VANDER HAAG'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9F.J.& P.KRUSE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FORGE TRUCK CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL PLASTICS MF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KING PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIRECT RELIEF INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURF & GARDEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRI-STATE SURGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBUS SCRAP MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LYNK PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLET EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TEMPEL GRAIN ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Industrial Piping Sp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,179 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($7,000 assessed).

How Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. Compares

Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2012-07-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $7,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Piping Specialists, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Gilbert Iron & Steel LLC $7,000 NC Cooper-Booth Wholesale CO. L.P. $7,000 PA Idaho Milling and Grain, INC. $7,000 ID Harbor Freight Tools $7,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bruce R. Petty INC. 2 insp. Davenport, IA Muller, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Lifestyle Solutions 2 insp. Fremont, CA Turnipseed International, INC. 2 insp. Columbiana, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cooper-Booth Wholesale CO. L.P.
Mountville, PA
2 inspections $7,000
Gilbert Iron & Steel LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $7,000
Idaho Milling and Grain, INC.
Malad City, ID
2 inspections $7,000
Valley Plastics and Paper Recycling, INC.
McAllen, TX
2 inspections $7,000
Harbor Freight Tools
Tallahassee, FL
3 inspections $7,000

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What to do with this record

Use Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. have? ▼
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. had? ▼
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2012-07-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.? ▼
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. has 3 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 Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. operate in? ▼
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Piping Specialists, INC. ranks #45,870 (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 Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Piping Specialists, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Idaho Milling and Grain, INC. in Malad City, ID is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,000 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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