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Manufacturing · Saint Gabriel, LA

Mexichem Fluor INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mexichem Fluor INC. ranks #3,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$59,582
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mexichem Fluor INC. in Saint Gabriel, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,582. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mexichem Fluor INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Twinkle Fashion Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#3,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mexichem Fluor INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mexichem Fluor INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$59,582 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 ($59,582) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $59,582 $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 Mexichem Fluor INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHARLES GREER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERSO LUKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDI-HOUSE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Mexichem Fluor INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Mexichem Fluor INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Mexichem Fluor INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mexichem Fluor INC. is the #2,022 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($59,582).

How Mexichem Fluor INC. Compares

Mexichem Fluor INC.'s 3.00 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-11-19

Last Inspection

2025-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,791

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $29,791 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$79,442

Current Penalty Amount

$59,582

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,860 from the initial assessment of $79,442. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Mexichem Fluor INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $59,582 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,791 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mexichem Fluor INC., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($59,582 here).

Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery $59,578 TX Larsen Manufacturing $59,600 TX Steel King Industries, INC. $59,543 WI Arcelormittal $59,530 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Charles Greer Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Twinkle Fashion Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery
Baytown, TX
5 inspections $59,578
Larsen Manufacturing
El Paso, TX
7 inspections $59,600
APEX Block
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Steel King Industries, INC.
Stevens Point, WI
2 inspections $59,543

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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 Mexichem Fluor INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mexichem Fluor INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Mexichem Fluor INC. have? ▼
Mexichem Fluor INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,582.
How many OSHA inspections has Mexichem Fluor INC. had? ▼
Mexichem Fluor INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-11-19 and the most recent on 2025-12-05. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mexichem Fluor INC.? ▼
Mexichem Fluor INC. has been assessed $59,582 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $79,442 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Mexichem Fluor INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mexichem Fluor INC. has 4 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 Mexichem Fluor INC. operate in? ▼
Mexichem Fluor INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mexichem Fluor INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mexichem Fluor INC. ranks #3,958 (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 Mexichem Fluor INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mexichem Fluor INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $59,582 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twinkle Fashion Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing 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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