Manufacturing · Channelview, TX

Labarge Coating, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Labarge Coating, LLC ranks #12,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$27,073
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Labarge Coating, LLC in Channelview, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,073. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Labarge Coating, LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Architectural Graphics, INC. in Virginia Beach, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,074 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#12,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 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 Labarge Coating, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Labarge Coating, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,073 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Labarge Coating, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAR-JAC POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7BOUNDARY FENCE & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32KALAHARI MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TORTILLAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26PIERCAN USA INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18FILMTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MURDOCK WEBBING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ASPHALT REFINING & T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16INTERNATIONAL INK CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15FOUNDATION INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TRENTON FORGING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LETICA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13TRIALCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10IDEAL WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HOLSUM BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12JASPER LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL VILLAGES LON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PACOR INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SANCTUARY MEDICINALS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Labarge Coating, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Labarge Coating, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Labarge Coating, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Labarge Coating, LLC ranks #5,972 at $27,073 current penalty.

How Labarge Coating, LLC Compares

Labarge Coating, LLC's 1.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-05-20

Last Inspection

2020-01-22

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,768

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,768 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$42,681

Current Penalty Amount

$27,073

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,608 from the initial assessment of $42,681. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Labarge Coating, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Labarge Coating, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $27,073 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,768 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Labarge Coating, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Labarge Coating, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Labarge Coating, LLC have?
Labarge Coating, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,073.
How many OSHA inspections has Labarge Coating, LLC had?
Labarge Coating, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-20 and the most recent on 2020-01-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Labarge Coating, LLC?
Labarge Coating, LLC has been assessed $27,073 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,681 (a 36.6% reduction).
Does Labarge Coating, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Labarge Coating, LLC has 4 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 Labarge Coating, LLC operate in?
Labarge Coating, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Labarge Coating, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Labarge Coating, LLC ranks #12,067 (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 Labarge Coating, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Labarge Coating, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $27,073 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Architectural Graphics, INC. in Virginia Beach, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,074 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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