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Material Difference Technologies, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Material Difference Technologies, LLC ranks #7,505 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$38,142
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,505
of 99,447 penalized employers

Material Difference Technologies, LLC in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,142. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Material Difference Technologies, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,505 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, National Oilwell Varco in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $38,128 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#7,505
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Material Difference Technologies, LLC 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

$38,142 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 Material Difference Technologies, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STELLAR SNACKS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAFTSMEN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KINGSPAN INSULATED P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18D'ARCY LABORATORIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEERLESS PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E-Z SPUDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HARTSON ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVID PRICE METAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4S.I. SHREVEPORT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WILEN VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMETHING SWEET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLOBAL FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KEENEY MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORMA PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO QUALITY FEED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JMC OF JONESBORO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PARKDALE AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Material Difference …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Material Difference Technologies, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Material Difference Technologies, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Material Difference Technologies, LLC ranks #3,775 at $38,142 current penalty.

How Material Difference Technologies, LLC Compares

Material Difference Technologies, LLC's 10.00 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

2

First Inspection

2022-10-19

Last Inspection

2022-10-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,071

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $19,071 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$95,680

Current Penalty Amount

$38,142

Penalty Reduction

60.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,538 from the initial assessment of $95,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Material Difference Technologies, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Material Difference Technologies, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $38,142 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,071 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,142 here).

Smithfield Packaged Meats CORP. $38,141 SD KB Autosys Manufacturing America, INC. $38,145 GA Dynapower Company LLC $38,167 VT Awesome Products, INC. $38,173 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tyson Foods INC. 2 insp. Hutchinson, KS Stellar Snacks, LLC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Craftsmen Industries INC 2 insp. Saint Charles, MO Kingspan Insulated Panels 2 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Smithfield Packaged Meats CORP.
Sioux Falls, SD
8 inspections $38,141
KB Autosys Manufacturing America, INC.
Hogansville, GA
3 inspections $38,145
National Oilwell Varco
San Antonio, TX
4 inspections $38,128
Manntech North America, Inc.
Manasquan, NJ
0 inspections $0
Rio Star Foods, Inc.
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Material Difference Technologies, 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 Material Difference Technologies, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Material Difference Technologies, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Material Difference Technologies, LLC have? ▼
Material Difference Technologies, LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,142.
How many OSHA inspections has Material Difference Technologies, LLC had? ▼
Material Difference Technologies, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-19 and the most recent on 2022-10-19. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Material Difference Technologies, LLC? ▼
Material Difference Technologies, LLC has been assessed $38,142 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $95,680 (a 60.1% reduction).
Does Material Difference Technologies, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Material Difference Technologies, LLC has 16 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 Material Difference Technologies, LLC operate in? ▼
Material Difference Technologies, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Material Difference Technologies, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Material Difference Technologies, LLC ranks #7,505 (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 Material Difference Technologies, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Material Difference Technologies, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $38,142 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Oilwell Varco in San Antonio, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,128 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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