Manufacturing · Sumner, TX

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. ranks #4,054 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty8% serious

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

$58,250
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #4,054
of 100,495 penalized employers

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. in Sumner, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,054 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Maynard Steel Casting Company in Milwaukee, WI is another manufacturing employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $58,213 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 8.3%
of violations were serious: #4,054
of 100,495 penalized employers

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., …

$58,250
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$58,250 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.

The federal enforcement record for PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. in Sumner, TX includes 3 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (8.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 9 (75.0%) 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 $192,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $58,250 - a 69.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $19,417. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-31 to 2023-03-14, a window of roughly 10 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-31

Last Inspection

2023-03-14

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,417

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $19,417 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

8.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

75.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$192,500

Current Penalty Amount

$58,250

Penalty Reduction

69.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $134,250 from the initial assessment of $192,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.5
Violations	12	7.8
Total Penalty	$58,250	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$19,417	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. have? ▼

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,250.

How many OSHA inspections has PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. had? ▼

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-31 and the most recent on 2023-03-14. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.? ▼

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. has been assessed $58,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $192,500 (a 69.7% reduction).

Does PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. has 1 serious violations, and 9 repeat 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 PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. operate in? ▼

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC. ranks #4,054 (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 PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

PJ Trailers MFG. CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maynard Steel Casting Company in Milwaukee, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,213 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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