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Tex-Tube Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tex-Tube Company has a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious
$98,807
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,771
of 100,495 penalized employers

Tex-Tube Company in Houston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $98,807. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tex-Tube Company 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 18 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, Lignetics INC in Kenbridge, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $98,829 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Tex-Tube Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tex-Tube Company runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$98,807 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($98,807) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $98,807 $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

What the Data Says About Tex-Tube Company

The federal enforcement record for Tex-Tube Company in Houston, TX includes 3 OSHA inspections and 32 violations, translating to 10.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (56.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 4 (12.5%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $165,480 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $98,807 - a 40.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $32,936. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-10-05 to 2024-03-14, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-05

Last Inspection

2024-03-14

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,936

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $32,936 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

12.5% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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

$165,480

Current Penalty Amount

$98,807

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $66,673 from the initial assessment of $165,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tex-Tube Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tex-Tube Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 32 7.8
Total Penalty $98,807 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,936 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tex-Tube Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tex-Tube Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Tex-Tube Company have? ▼
Tex-Tube Company has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $98,807.
How many OSHA inspections has Tex-Tube Company had? ▼
Tex-Tube Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-05 and the most recent on 2024-03-14. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tex-Tube Company? ▼
Tex-Tube Company has been assessed $98,807 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $165,480 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Tex-Tube Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tex-Tube Company has 18 serious violations, and 4 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 Tex-Tube Company operate in? ▼
Tex-Tube Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Tex-Tube Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tex-Tube Company's total OSHA penalty of $98,807 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lignetics INC in Kenbridge, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $98,829 in current penalties.

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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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