Wholesale Trade · Brownsville, TX

International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

83% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections

International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. in Brownsville, TX has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. 10 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 20 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 runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hagemeyer North America, INC. in Rock Island, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C..

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International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

How International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. Compares

International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.'s 2.40 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-05-26

Last Inspection

2021-11-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 10 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 24 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.'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 International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 10 inspections, including 20 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 International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. have?
International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. had?
International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-26 and the most recent on 2021-11-02. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.?
International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,165 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. has 20 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 International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. operate in?
International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
How does International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average?
International Shipbreaking Limited, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hagemeyer North America, INC. in Rock Island, IL is a similar wholesale trade 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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