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Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. ranks #7,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$37,306
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,306. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lifeway Foods, INC. in Morton Grove, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,304 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#7,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$37,306 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.52232.442.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPLASTIC SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KMA MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18LACERTA GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIVE ROSES LLC DBA N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MACK TRUCKS - LEHIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METALLUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RONPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SELECT SURFACES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ROHA U.S.A., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLOR COMMUNICATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ONTARIO HARDWOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PRECIOUS CAT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GENERAL TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUDSON VALLEY CREAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CONTRACTORS STEEL SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13STAR OF THE WEST MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MCWANE DUCTILE NEW J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EAM-MOSCA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOUSE FOODS AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Mason Road Sheet Met…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,895 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($37,306 assessed).

How Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. Compares

Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.'s 3.67 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-26

Last Inspection

2023-04-07

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $12,435 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$44,539

Current Penalty Amount

$37,306

Penalty Reduction

16.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,233 from the initial assessment of $44,539. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $37,306 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,435 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,306 here).

Budney Overhaul & Repair, LTD. $37,304 CT Lifeway Foods, INC. $37,304 IL Rittal North America LLC $37,309 OH Amerway, INC. $37,300 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Plastic Systems, LLC 3 insp. Kenton, OH Kma Manufacturing, LLC 3 insp. Vanport, PA Lacerta Group, LLC 3 insp. Mansfield, MA Five Roses LLC DBA Nicholas Galvanizing 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Budney Overhaul & Repair, LTD.
Berlin, CT
4 inspections $37,304
Lifeway Foods, INC.
Morton Grove, IL
2 inspections $37,304
Rittal North America LLC
Urbana, OH
2 inspections $37,309
Amerway, INC.
Altoona, PA
7 inspections $37,300
Elkhart Plastics LLC
Littleton, CO
2 inspections $37,291

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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 Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. have? ▼
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,306.
How many OSHA inspections has Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. had? ▼
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-26 and the most recent on 2023-04-07. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.? ▼
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. has been assessed $37,306 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,539 (a 16.2% reduction).
Does Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. has 8 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 Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. operate in? ▼
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC. ranks #7,744 (the top 10% 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 Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mason Road Sheet Metal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $37,306 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lifeway Foods, INC. in Morton Grove, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,304 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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