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Modern Machine Shop, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Modern Machine Shop, INC. ranks #4,062 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$58,553
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,062
of 99,447 penalized employers

Modern Machine Shop, INC. in Laredo, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,553. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Modern Machine Shop, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,062 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, PCC Structurals INC in Portland, OR is another manufacturing employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $58,505 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#4,062
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Modern Machine Shop, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Modern Machine Shop, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$58,553 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 ($58,553) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,553 $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 Modern Machine Shop, INC..

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Modern Machine Shop, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Modern Machine Shop, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Modern Machine Shop, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,073 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($58,553 assessed).

How Modern Machine Shop, INC. Compares

Modern Machine Shop, INC.'s 5.67 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-06-18

Last Inspection

2025-01-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,518

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $19,518 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$104,516

Current Penalty Amount

$58,553

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,963 from the initial assessment of $104,516. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Modern Machine Shop, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Modern Machine Shop, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $58,553 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,518 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Modern Machine Shop, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,553 here).

United Cabinet Company LLC $58,526 TN Great Dane LTD. Partnership $58,590 IL PCC Structurals INC $58,505 OR BRT Extrusions INC. $58,602 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Cabinet Company LLC
Nashville, TN
5 inspections $58,526
Great Dane LTD. Partnership
Kewanee, IL
8 inspections $58,590
Anheuser-Busch, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $58,514
PCC Structurals INC
Portland, OR
13 inspections $58,505
BRT Extrusions INC.
Niles, OH
8 inspections $58,602

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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 Modern Machine Shop, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Modern Machine Shop, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Modern Machine Shop, INC. have? ▼
Modern Machine Shop, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,553.
How many OSHA inspections has Modern Machine Shop, INC. had? ▼
Modern Machine Shop, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-18 and the most recent on 2025-01-27. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Modern Machine Shop, INC.? ▼
Modern Machine Shop, INC. has been assessed $58,553 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $104,516 (a 44.0% reduction).
Does Modern Machine Shop, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Modern Machine Shop, INC. has 13 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 Modern Machine Shop, INC. operate in? ▼
Modern Machine Shop, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Modern Machine Shop, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Modern Machine Shop, INC. ranks #4,062 (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 Modern Machine Shop, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Modern Machine Shop, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,553 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, PCC Structurals INC in Portland, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,505 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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