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Kings Eco Plastics, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kings Eco Plastics, LLC ranks #20,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious
$17,484
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kings Eco Plastics, LLC in McAllen, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,484. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kings Eco Plastics, LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southwark Metal Manufacturing CO. in Philadelphia, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,478 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#20,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 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 Kings Eco Plastics, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kings Eco Plastics, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,484 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kings Eco Plastics, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLMI FINISHING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOB SUMEREL TIRE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DOMINION INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44GILMAN CHEESE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Whitewater Processin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOMESTEAD PASTA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MINERVA CANNA GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CLEMENT PAPPAS NC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CREATIVE ENERGY FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRIMARY PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CELINA ALUMINUM PREC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEXINGTON HOMES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45STOUSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGRIBAG MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HEADCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYNERJECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KINEMATICS RESEARCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MACKENZIE VAULT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Kings Eco Plastics, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Kings Eco Plastics, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kings Eco Plastics, LLC is the #9,788 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,484).

How Kings Eco Plastics, LLC Compares

Kings Eco Plastics, LLC'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-12-01

Last Inspection

2024-02-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,742

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $8,742 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$28,106

Current Penalty Amount

$17,484

Penalty Reduction

37.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,622 from the initial assessment of $28,106. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kings Eco Plastics, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kings Eco Plastics, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $17,484 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,742 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kings Eco Plastics, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,484 here).

Kraftube INC $17,480 MI R & K Industrial Products Company $17,480 CA Five Handicap, INC. $17,479 OH Southwark Metal Manufacturing CO. $17,478 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lmi Finishing, INC. 2 insp. Catoosa, OK Timberline Hardwood Floors LLC 2 insp. Fulton, NY Bob Sumerel Tire Company INC. 2 insp. Wooster, OH Dominion Industries 2 insp. LA Grange, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kraftube INC
Reed City, MI
7 inspections $17,480
R & K Industrial Products Company
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $17,480
Five Handicap, INC.
Mansfield, OH
4 inspections $17,479
Southwark Metal Manufacturing CO.
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $17,478
C. S. Aguirre & Sons, INC.
Odessa, TX
2 inspections $17,478

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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 Kings Eco Plastics, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kings Eco Plastics, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Kings Eco Plastics, LLC have? ▼
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,484.
How many OSHA inspections has Kings Eco Plastics, LLC had? ▼
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-01 and the most recent on 2024-02-21. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kings Eco Plastics, LLC? ▼
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC has been assessed $17,484 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,106 (a 37.8% reduction).
Does Kings Eco Plastics, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kings Eco Plastics, LLC has 7 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 Kings Eco Plastics, LLC operate in? ▼
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kings Eco Plastics, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kings Eco Plastics, LLC ranks #20,516 (the top quarter 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 Kings Eco Plastics, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kings Eco Plastics, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,484 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southwark Metal Manufacturing CO. in Philadelphia, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,478 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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