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L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC ranks #69,059 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,903
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,059
of 99,447 penalized employers

L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC in Conroe, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,903. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,059 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J C Iron Ornamental Works in West Palm Beach, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#69,059
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,903 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUEWATER ENERGY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SECURITY PAVING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PEACH STATE ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESTATE CUSTOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14D&M CONSTRUCTION ETC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA CARPENTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIGGE CRANE AND RIGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIORITY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SING DA CORP. DBA. C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C&M CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PALMA ROOFING & CARP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASTRO ROOFING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GONZALEZ ROOFING EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGUILERA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOSE MARTINEZ MENDOZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KENRY CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEN II BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FORTUNE PAINTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26L.E. Dickey Welding …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC is the #21,812 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,903).

How L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC Compares

L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-12

Last Inspection

2024-04-22

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,452

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,452 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$4,839

Current Penalty Amount

$2,903

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,936 from the initial assessment of $4,839. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,903 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,452 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,903 here).

Ascent Design and Builder LLC $2,903 PA Vasko Electric, INC. $2,902 NV Shaul Einy DBA Zatara Construction $2,905 CA Stamford Wrecking Company $2,901 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bluewater Energy Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Middletown, CT Security Paving Company, INC. 2 insp. Sunol, CA Peach State Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Charleston, WV Estate Custom, LLC 2 insp. South Bloomfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ranchand Welding and Fabrication Operating CO LLC
Andrews, TX
2 inspections $2,903
Ascent Design and Builder LLC
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $2,903
Juvenal Hernandez
McKinney, TX
2 inspections $2,903
J C Iron Ornamental Works
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
GNM Companies, LLC
Goodyear, AZ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC'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 L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC have? ▼
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,903.
How many OSHA inspections has L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC had? ▼
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-12 and the most recent on 2024-04-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC? ▼
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC has been assessed $2,903 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,839 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC has 1 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 L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC operate in? ▼
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC ranks #69,059 (the lower 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 L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
L.E. Dickey Welding Services LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,903 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, J C Iron Ornamental Works in West Palm Beach, FL is a similar construction 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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