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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Lubbock, TX

Pyco Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pyco Industries, INC. ranks #21,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,647
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,532
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pyco Industries, INC. in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,647. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pyco Industries, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R. Larson Sheep Co. in Ephraim, UT is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,532
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pyco Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pyco Industries, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$16,647 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pyco Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLAND FARMS PRODUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31KARINA ORNELAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROUGE RIVER FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FOWLER NURSERIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CAL COLOR GROWERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GREENHOUSE FLORIST &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KAHLER ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HADLEY DATE GARDENS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PARIS VALLEY VINEYAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MOHINDER S. THIARA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DONALD FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27J. RODRIGUEZ FARM LA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTHWEST HORTICULTURE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ETCHANDY FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ESPARZA ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VESSEY & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAKS SEED COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JOSE SAENZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LLOYD L SCOLARI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Pyco Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Pyco Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pyco Industries, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Pyco Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #368 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($16,647 assessed).

How Pyco Industries, INC. Compares

Pyco Industries, INC.'s 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-12-16

Last Inspection

2024-12-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,549

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $5,549 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$27,340

Current Penalty Amount

$16,647

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,693 from the initial assessment of $27,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Pyco Industries, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pyco Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $16,647 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,549 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,647 here).

Rose Acre Farms, INC. $16,675 IA Youngstown Grape Distributors INC. $16,745 CA Central California Almond Growers Association $16,750 CA Rosas Corporation $16,540 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bland Farms Production and Packing, LLC 3 insp. Glennville, GA Karina Ornelas 3 insp. Gilroy, CA Rouge River Farms, INC. 3 insp. Clewiston, FL Fowler Nurseries INC. 3 insp. Newcastle, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Garcia Forest Service
Rockingham, NC
0 inspections $0
R. Larson Sheep Co.
Ephraim, UT
0 inspections $0
Rose Acre Farms, INC.
Stuart, IA
2 inspections $16,675
AA Huapilla Produce, LLC
Immokalee, FL
0 inspections $0
Peerless Farms
Bigfoot, TX
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 Pyco Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pyco Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pyco Industries, INC. have? ▼
Pyco Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,647.
How many OSHA inspections has Pyco Industries, INC. had? ▼
Pyco Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-16 and the most recent on 2024-12-23. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pyco Industries, INC.? ▼
Pyco Industries, INC. has been assessed $16,647 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,340 (a 39.1% reduction).
Does Pyco Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pyco Industries, INC. has 2 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 Pyco Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Pyco Industries, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pyco Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pyco Industries, INC. ranks #21,532 (the top quarter 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 Pyco Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pyco Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,647 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, R. Larson Sheep Co. in Ephraim, UT is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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