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Superior Sign & Lighting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Sign & Lighting ranks #18,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$18,700
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Sign & Lighting in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,700. 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 Superior Sign & Lighting 5 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Bimbo Bakeries USA in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $18,701 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#18,969
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Superior Sign & Lighting compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Sign & Lighting sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,700 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Superior Sign & Lighting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.324.636.949.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedL & L LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39MATERION BRUSH, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SET ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10MARKIN TUBING, LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HEATCRAFT REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17GE LIGHTING DOVER PR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9DOING STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED COMPOSITES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALLOY RESOURCES CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15GIRARD WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2LASER SPECIALTIES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PHILLIPS GRANITE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HENNIG, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CAMBRIDGE LEE INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PURE GROUND INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PRECISION CUSTOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Superior Sign & Ligh…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Superior Sign & Lighting has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Superior Sign & Lighting in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Superior Sign & Lighting sits at penalty rank #9,118 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,700 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $18,700 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Superior Sign & Lighting Compares

Superior Sign & Lighting's 1.40 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-05-12

Last Inspection

2026-01-07

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,740

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $3,740 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

28.6% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,415

Current Penalty Amount

$18,700

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,700

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,715 from the initial assessment of $33,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Superior Sign & Lighting compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superior Sign & Lighting Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $18,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,740 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Sign & Lighting, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,700 here).

Skyline Provisions, INC. $18,700 IL Phoenix Converting, INC. DBA Advanced Converting Works DBA Flex Pack $18,700 IL Schuff Steel Company $18,700 KS Hanna Transfer Company $18,700 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

L & L Lumber CO., INC. 5 insp. Huntsville, AL Materion Brush, INC. 5 insp. Elmore, OH Rocky Mountain Metal Container 5 insp. Golden, CO Set Enterprises, INC. 5 insp. Sauk Village, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Skyline Provisions, INC.
Harvey, IL
2 inspections $18,700
Phoenix Converting, INC. DBA Advanced Converting Works DBA Flex Pack
Itasca, IL
2 inspections $18,700
Schuff Steel Company
Ottawa, KS
4 inspections $18,700
Hanna Transfer Company
Oil City, PA
2 inspections $18,700
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Houston, TX
4 inspections $18,701

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What to do with this record

Use Superior Sign & Lighting's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Superior Sign & Lighting against Skyline Provisions, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Superior Sign & Lighting's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Superior Sign & Lighting also carries $0 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 Superior Sign & Lighting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Sign & Lighting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Superior Sign & Lighting have? ▼
Superior Sign & Lighting has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Sign & Lighting had? ▼
Superior Sign & Lighting has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-12 and the most recent on 2026-01-07. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Sign & Lighting? ▼
Superior Sign & Lighting has been assessed $18,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,415 (a 44.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Superior Sign & Lighting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Sign & Lighting has 4 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.
Has Superior Sign & Lighting been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Superior Sign & Lighting, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Superior Sign & Lighting operate in? ▼
Superior Sign & Lighting operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335122). 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 Superior Sign & Lighting owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Superior Sign & Lighting 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Superior Sign & Lighting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Sign & Lighting ranks #18,969 (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 Superior Sign & Lighting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Sign & Lighting's total OSHA penalty of $18,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bimbo Bakeries USA in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,701 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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