Manufacturing · Mount Pleasant, TX

Priefert MFG. CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Priefert MFG. CO., INC. ranks #2,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$90,200
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #2,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. in Mount Pleasant, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Priefert MFG. CO., INC. 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Red River Brewing Company & Distillery in Red River, NM is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 63.2%
of violations were serious: #2,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Priefert MFG. CO., INC.

$90,200
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Priefert MFG. CO., INC. runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$90,200 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Priefert MFG. CO., INC..

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Priefert MFG. CO., INC. ranks #1,093 at $90,200 current penalty.

How Priefert MFG. CO., INC. Compares

Priefert MFG. CO., INC.'s 3.80 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 far above peers (5.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-10-09

Last Inspection

2015-11-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,040

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $18,040 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

63.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% 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

$148,000

Current Penalty Amount

$90,200

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,800 from the initial assessment of $148,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Priefert MFG. CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Priefert MFG. CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$90,200	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$18,040	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Priefert MFG. CO., INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($90,200 here).

Curt Manufacturing, LLC $90,223 WI Zarbana Aluminum Extrusion, LLC $90,161 OH Universal Galvanizing, INC. $90,160 MO Hearthside Food Solutions LLC DBA Maker's Pride $90,400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kern Ridge Growers, LLC 5 insp. Arvin, CA General Aluminum Manufacturing Company 5 insp. Ravenna, OH West Liberty Foods 5 insp. West Liberty, IA Bornstein Seafoods INC 5 insp. Newport, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Curt Manufacturing, LLC

Eau Claire, WI

5 inspections $90,223

Zarbana Aluminum Extrusion, LLC

Columbiana, OH

5 inspections $90,161

Universal Galvanizing, INC.

Wright City, MO

11 inspections $90,160

Sayasaya

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Red River Brewing Company & Distillery

Red River, NM

0 inspections $0

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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 Priefert MFG. CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Priefert MFG. CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Priefert MFG. CO., INC. have? ▼

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,200.

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

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-09 and the most recent on 2015-11-17. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

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

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. has been assessed $90,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $148,000 (a 39.1% reduction).

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

Yes. Priefert MFG. CO., INC. has 12 serious violations, and 2 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 Priefert MFG. CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Priefert MFG. CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Priefert MFG. CO., INC. ranks #2,085 (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 Priefert MFG. CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Priefert MFG. CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $90,200 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Red River Brewing Company & Distillery in Red River, NM is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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