Manufacturing · Houston, TX

Nci Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nci Group, INC. ranks #4,877 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious

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

$51,421
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #4,877
of 100,495 penalized employers

Nci Group, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,421. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nci Group, INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,877 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Purse Seine Samoa, INC. in Pago Pago, AS is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $13,459 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 88.9%
of violations were serious: #4,877
of 100,495 penalized employers

Nci Group, INC.

$51,421
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows Nci Group, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$51,421 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Nci Group, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Nci Group, INC. in Houston, TX includes 4 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 2.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (88.9%) 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 $112,298 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $51,421 - a 54.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $12,855. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-02-12 to 2023-02-08, a window of roughly 3 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-02-12

Last Inspection

2023-02-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,855

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $12,855 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

88.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$112,298

Current Penalty Amount

$51,421

Penalty Reduction

54.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $60,877 from the initial assessment of $112,298. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nci Group, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Nci Group, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.5
Violations	9	7.8
Total Penalty	$51,421	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,855	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nci Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Nci Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 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 Nci Group, INC. have? ▼

Nci Group, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,421.

How many OSHA inspections has Nci Group, INC. had? ▼

Nci Group, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-12 and the most recent on 2023-02-08. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Nci Group, INC.? ▼

Nci Group, INC. has been assessed $51,421 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $112,298 (a 54.2% reduction).

Does Nci Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Nci Group, 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 Nci Group, INC. operate in? ▼

Nci Group, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Nci Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nci Group, INC. ranks #4,877 (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 Nci Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Nci Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $51,421 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Purse Seine Samoa, INC. in Pago Pago, AS is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,459 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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