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S & G Plastics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S & G Plastics ranks #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty64% serious
$12,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#28,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

S & G Plastics in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,800. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S & G Plastics once. These inspections turned up 11 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,778 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. For comparison, Maplegrove Gluten Free Foods INC. in Fontana, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $26,575 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#28,220
of 99,447 penalized employers
$13,778
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $14K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How S & G Plastics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S & G Plastics sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,800 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 S & G Plastics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.1012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedV & L TOOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3INTEVA PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0QUALTEK MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INDEPENDENCE LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EDMAR MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4AWESOME PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 19SMOKIN SNOWBOARDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRINITY PACKAGING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DARLINGTON FABRICS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WEBSTER COMBUSTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GTM SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SCREME GELATO BAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HNI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MESHOPPEN STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LEHIGH HEAVY FORGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ART'S INTERNATIONAL BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INNOVATIVE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 47ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORKSHOP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CACHE RIVER VALLEY SEED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3S & G Plastics, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11
S & G Plastics has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 11 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.

S & G Plastics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, S & G Plastics sits at penalty rank #13,091 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($12,800 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place S & G Plastics at rank #1,953 of 4,429 employers ($13,778 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,800 OSHA penalties plus $13,778 WHD back wages (51.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How S & G Plastics Compares

S & G Plastics's 11.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2012-11-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $12,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$12,800

Current Penalty Amount

$12,800

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,578

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$13,778
Employees Affected
17
WHD Violations
20
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$810
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$13,778

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that S & G Plastics owed $13,778 in back wages to 17 employees across 1 case and 20 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 S & G Plastics compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric S & G Plastics Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $12,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S & G Plastics, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,800 here).

Consumers Concrete Corporation $12,800 MI Precise Tool and Manufacturing INC. $12,800 NY Sliding Systems INC $12,800 MI Tissue Depot $12,800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

V & L Tool, LLC 1 insp. Waukesha, WI Inteva Products 1 insp. Adrian, MI Qualtek Manufacturing 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Independence Lumber 1 insp. Independence, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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3 inspections $26,577
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Fontana, CA
4 inspections $26,575
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2 inspections $26,584
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4 inspections $26,585
Tiger Enterprises, INC.
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What to do with this record

Use S & G Plastics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare S & G Plastics against Idaho Timber of Carthage LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether S & G Plastics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • S & G Plastics also carries $13,778 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 S & G Plastics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S & G Plastics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 1 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does S & G Plastics have? ▼
S & G Plastics has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,800.
How many OSHA inspections has S & G Plastics had? ▼
S & G Plastics has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2012-11-14. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S & G Plastics? ▼
S & G Plastics has been assessed $12,800 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $13,778 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does S & G Plastics have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S & G Plastics has 7 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.
Has S & G Plastics been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against S & G Plastics, resulting in $13,778 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does S & G Plastics operate in? ▼
S & G Plastics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if S & G Plastics owes me wages? ▼
If you believe S & G Plastics 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 $13,778 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does S & G Plastics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S & G Plastics ranks #28,220 (the upper half 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 S & G Plastics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S & G Plastics's total OSHA penalty of $12,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maplegrove Gluten Free Foods INC. in Fontana, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,575 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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