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P Elkins Welding

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P Elkins Welding ranks #40,540 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,540
of 100,495 penalized employers

P Elkins Welding in Richwood, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P Elkins Welding 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,540 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Getrudis Rios in Conroe, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,540
of 100,495 penalized employers

How P Elkins Welding compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows P Elkins Welding runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About P Elkins Welding

The federal enforcement record for P Elkins Welding in Richwood, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) 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 $8,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,200. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-02-04 to 2018-05-23, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-04

Last Inspection

2018-05-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How P Elkins Welding compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P Elkins Welding Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $8,400 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P Elkins Welding safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P Elkins Welding's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does P Elkins Welding have? ▼
P Elkins Welding has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has P Elkins Welding had? ▼
P Elkins Welding has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-04 and the most recent on 2018-05-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P Elkins Welding? ▼
P Elkins Welding has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does P Elkins Welding have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. P Elkins Welding has 3 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 P Elkins Welding operate in? ▼
P Elkins Welding operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does P Elkins Welding rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P Elkins Welding ranks #40,540 (the upper half 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 P Elkins Welding's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P Elkins Welding's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Getrudis Rios in Conroe, TX is a similar construction employer with $8,400 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)

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