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Southwest Air Products

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwest Air Products ranks #36,161 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$9,632
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,161
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwest Air Products in Euless, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,632. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwest Air Products 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,161 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage IN Virginia, INC. in Atkins, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,635 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#36,161
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southwest Air Products compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southwest Air Products runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,632 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Southwest Air Products.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.89.215.521.828.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CALIFORNIA EXPANDED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRINSCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Southwest Air Products, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Southwest Air Products has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Southwest Air Products in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southwest Air Products ranks #16,228 at $9,632 current penalty.

How Southwest Air Products Compares

Southwest Air Products's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-09

Last Inspection

2017-05-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,816

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $4,816 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$19,012

Current Penalty Amount

$9,632

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,380 from the initial assessment of $19,012. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southwest Air Products compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southwest Air Products Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $9,632 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,816 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southwest Air Products, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,632 here).

Environmental Wood Products, INC. $9,630 GA Shady Vent Aluminum Products INC. $9,630 GA Modular Carpet Recycling, LLC (McR) $9,630 DE Speyside Bourbon Cooperage IN Virginia, INC. $9,635 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Environmental Wood Products, INC.
Reidsville, GA
2 inspections $9,630
Shady Vent Aluminum Products INC.
Atlanta, GA
3 inspections $9,630
Modular Carpet Recycling, LLC (McR)
New Castle, DE
2 inspections $9,630
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage IN Virginia, INC.
Atkins, VA
2 inspections $9,635
International Paper
Bogalusa, LA
2 inspections $5,600

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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 Southwest Air Products safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwest Air Products's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Southwest Air Products have? ▼
Southwest Air Products has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,632.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwest Air Products had? ▼
Southwest Air Products has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-09 and the most recent on 2017-05-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwest Air Products? ▼
Southwest Air Products has been assessed $9,632 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,012 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Southwest Air Products have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwest Air Products has 3 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 Southwest Air Products operate in? ▼
Southwest Air Products operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southwest Air Products rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwest Air Products ranks #36,161 (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 Southwest Air Products's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwest Air Products's total OSHA penalty of $9,632 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage IN Virginia, INC. in Atkins, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,635 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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