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Refrigeration Design Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Refrigeration Design Technologies ranks #21,573 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty77% serious
$16,611
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,573
of 99,447 penalized employers

Refrigeration Design Technologies in Waxahachie, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,611. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Refrigeration Design Technologies 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,573 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC in Middlebury, VT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $16,610 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#21,573
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Refrigeration Design Technologies sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$16,611 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Refrigeration Design Technologies.

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Refrigeration Design Technologies has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Refrigeration Design Technologies in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Refrigeration Design Technologies is the #10,285 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($16,611).

How Refrigeration Design Technologies Compares

Refrigeration Design Technologies's 4.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-04-19

Last Inspection

2018-03-16

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,537

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $5,537 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$35,618

Current Penalty Amount

$16,611

Penalty Reduction

53.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,007 from the initial assessment of $35,618. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Refrigeration Design Technologies compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Refrigeration Design Technologies Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $16,611 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,537 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Refrigeration Design Technologies, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,611 here).

Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC $16,610 VT Three S Enterprises, INC. $16,610 MS Patterson Products INC. $16,609 IL Scelzi Enterprises, INC. $16,615 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corrosion Control Specialists, INC. 3 insp. Bayonne, NJ Waiakea INC 3 insp. Hilo, HI Lebanon Seaboard Corporation 3 insp. Danville, IL Cmi Champion, LLC 3 insp. Peoria, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC
Middlebury, VT
3 inspections $16,610
Three S Enterprises, INC.
McComb, MS
3 inspections $16,610
Patterson Products INC.
Noble, IL
2 inspections $16,609
Scelzi Enterprises, INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $16,615
Pallet Consultants of Georgia, INC.
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $16,607

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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 Refrigeration Design Technologies safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Refrigeration Design Technologies's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Refrigeration Design Technologies have? ▼
Refrigeration Design Technologies has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,611.
How many OSHA inspections has Refrigeration Design Technologies had? ▼
Refrigeration Design Technologies has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-19 and the most recent on 2018-03-16. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Refrigeration Design Technologies? ▼
Refrigeration Design Technologies has been assessed $16,611 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,618 (a 53.4% reduction).
Does Refrigeration Design Technologies have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Refrigeration Design Technologies has 10 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 Refrigeration Design Technologies operate in? ▼
Refrigeration Design Technologies operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333415). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Refrigeration Design Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Refrigeration Design Technologies ranks #21,573 (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 Refrigeration Design Technologies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Refrigeration Design Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $16,611 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC in Middlebury, VT is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,610 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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