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Lamar Trailers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lamar Trailers, INC. ranks #4,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$57,862
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lamar Trailers, INC. in Sumner, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,862. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lamar Trailers, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Galaxy Desserts in Richmond, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $57,915 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lamar Trailers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lamar Trailers, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$57,862 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($57,862) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,862 $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 Lamar Trailers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SAYREVILLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL CERAMICS CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Lamar Trailers, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Lamar Trailers, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Lamar Trailers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lamar Trailers, INC. ranks #2,114 at $57,862 current penalty.

How Lamar Trailers, INC. Compares

Lamar Trailers, INC.'s 7.50 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-27

Last Inspection

2023-07-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,931

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $28,931 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

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

$152,690

Current Penalty Amount

$57,862

Penalty Reduction

62.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $94,828 from the initial assessment of $152,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lamar Trailers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lamar Trailers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $57,862 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,931 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,862 here).

Leading Pharma LLC $57,838 NJ Union Electric Steel Corporation $57,828 PA Action Manufacturing Company $57,905 PA U.S. Chutes Corporation $57,817 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leading Pharma LLC
Fairfield, NJ
3 inspections $57,838
Union Electric Steel Corporation
Carnegie, PA
8 inspections $57,828
Action Manufacturing Company
Bristol, PA
9 inspections $57,905
U.S. Chutes Corporation
Bantam, CT
7 inspections $57,817
Galaxy Desserts
Richmond, CA
3 inspections $57,915

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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 Lamar Trailers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lamar Trailers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Lamar Trailers, INC. have? ▼
Lamar Trailers, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,862.
How many OSHA inspections has Lamar Trailers, INC. had? ▼
Lamar Trailers, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-27 and the most recent on 2023-07-31. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lamar Trailers, INC.? ▼
Lamar Trailers, INC. has been assessed $57,862 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $152,690 (a 62.1% reduction).
Does Lamar Trailers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lamar Trailers, INC. has 15 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 Lamar Trailers, INC. operate in? ▼
Lamar Trailers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lamar Trailers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lamar Trailers, INC. ranks #4,146 (the top 5% 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 Lamar Trailers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lamar Trailers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $57,862 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Galaxy Desserts in Richmond, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $57,915 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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