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Manufacturing · Fort Worth, TX

Tension Envelope Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tension Envelope Corporation ranks #2,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$76,462
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tension Envelope Corporation in Fort Worth, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $76,462. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tension Envelope Corporation 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Mfa INC. in Aurora, MO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $76,500 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#2,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tension Envelope Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tension Envelope Corporation runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$76,462 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($76,462) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $76,462 $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 Tension Envelope Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0017.334.651.969.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALASHEK INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ERIE ENGINEERED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA'S WOOD WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MCKEE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTELYE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 66LINCOLN WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BERCO OF AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STACKTIGHT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VFI FABRICATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ORANGE BAKERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COTTRELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BUTTURA & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MID-STATES PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AXIUM FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRECAST MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KARL W. SCHMIDT & AS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BEAM GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Tension Envelope Cor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Tension Envelope Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Tension Envelope Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tension Envelope Corporation is the #1,409 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($76,462).

How Tension Envelope Corporation Compares

Tension Envelope Corporation's 6.00 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 runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-22

Last Inspection

2022-10-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,487

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $25,487 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.1% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

38.9% 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

$136,789

Current Penalty Amount

$76,462

Penalty Reduction

44.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $60,327 from the initial assessment of $136,789. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tension Envelope Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tension Envelope Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $76,462 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,487 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tension Envelope Corporation, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($76,462 here).

Sonoma Valley Foods, INC. $76,465 CA Barry Callebaut USA LLC $76,498 PA Mfa INC. $76,500 MO Victor Insulators, INC. $76,387 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walashek Industrial & Marine, INC 3 insp. Camp Pendleton, CA Erie Engineered Products, INC. 3 insp. Lancaster, NY Garcia's Wood Works Corporation 3 insp. Fontana, CA McKee Foods Corporation 3 insp. Stuarts Draft, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sonoma Valley Foods, INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $76,465
Barry Callebaut USA LLC
Eddystone, PA
5 inspections $76,498
Mfa INC.
Aurora, MO
5 inspections $76,500
Farmasi USA
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Patisserie La Palme D'or
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Tension Envelope Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Tension Envelope Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tension Envelope Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Tension Envelope Corporation have? ▼
Tension Envelope Corporation has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $76,462.
How many OSHA inspections has Tension Envelope Corporation had? ▼
Tension Envelope Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-22 and the most recent on 2022-10-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tension Envelope Corporation? ▼
Tension Envelope Corporation has been assessed $76,462 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,789 (a 44.1% reduction).
Does Tension Envelope Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tension Envelope Corporation has 9 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.
What industry does Tension Envelope Corporation operate in? ▼
Tension Envelope Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tension Envelope Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tension Envelope Corporation ranks #2,708 (the top 5% 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 Tension Envelope Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tension Envelope Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $76,462 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mfa INC. in Aurora, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $76,500 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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