Manufacturing · Houston, TX

Madden Bolt Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Madden Bolt Corporation ranks #3,887 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious

Compiled by Plainworker, Workplace Safety Editorial Process · August 5, 2026

$59,909
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #3,887
of 100,495 penalized employers

Madden Bolt Corporation in Houston, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,909. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Madden Bolt Corporation 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,887 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Equustock Opco LLC in Queensbury, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $60,000 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection: 81.8%
of violations were serious: #3,887
of 100,495 penalized employers

Madden Bolt Corporation

$59,909
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows Madden Bolt Corporation runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$59,909 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Madden Bolt Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Madden Bolt Corporation in Houston, TX includes 5 OSHA inspections and 22 violations, translating to 4.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (81.8%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $132,655 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $59,909 - a 54.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,982. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-08-21 to 2022-02-23, a window of roughly 8 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-08-21

Last Inspection

2022-02-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,982

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $11,982 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

81.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$132,655

Current Penalty Amount

$59,909

Penalty Reduction

54.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $72,746 from the initial assessment of $132,655. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Madden Bolt Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Madden Bolt Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.5
Violations	22	7.8
Total Penalty	$59,909	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,982	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden Bolt Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Madden Bolt Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 5 inspections, including 18 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 Madden Bolt Corporation have? ▼

Madden Bolt Corporation has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,909.

How many OSHA inspections has Madden Bolt Corporation had? ▼

Madden Bolt Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-21 and the most recent on 2022-02-23. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Madden Bolt Corporation? ▼

Madden Bolt Corporation has been assessed $59,909 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $132,655 (a 54.8% reduction).

Does Madden Bolt Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Madden Bolt Corporation has 18 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 Madden Bolt Corporation operate in? ▼

Madden Bolt Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Madden Bolt Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Madden Bolt Corporation ranks #3,887 (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 Madden Bolt Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Madden Bolt Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $59,909 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Equustock Opco LLC in Queensbury, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,000 in current penalties.

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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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