Manufacturing · Temple, TX

Panel Specialists, Inc

The Department of Labor recovered $2,106 in back wages owed to 2 workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 10, 2026

0
OSHA inspections: 0
Violations cited: $0
OSHA penalties: $2,106
Back wages owed

Panel Specialists, Inc in Temple, TX has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance actions on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement including minimum wage and overtime violations. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Panel Specialists, Inc

The federal enforcement record for Panel Specialists, Inc in Temple, TX includes 0 OSHA inspections and 0 violations, translating to 0.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) 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 $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $13,853 per employer, this record runs below peers. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,106 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers.

This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,106

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,053

Avg Back Wages per Case

$2,106

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Panel Specialists, Inc owed $2,106 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Panel Specialists, Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 23,042 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Panel Specialists, Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.6
Violations	0	8.2
Total Penalty	$0	$13,853
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$5,418

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Panel Specialists, Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Panel Specialists, Inc, resulting in $2,106 in back wages owed to 2 affected employees. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Panel Specialists, Inc operate in? ▼

Panel Specialists, Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337127). This industry has 23,042 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 58,916 total OSHA inspections and $319.21M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at Panel Specialists, Inc? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at Panel Specialists, Inc have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against Panel Specialists, Inc? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

What should I do if Panel Specialists, Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Panel Specialists, Inc owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,106 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Panel Specialists, Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Panel Specialists, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $13,853 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer.

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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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