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Texas Gas Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Texas Gas Service has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#35,432
of 100,495 penalized employers

Texas Gas Service in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Texas Gas Service 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Plainfield in Plainfield, CT is another utilities employer with 25 OSHA inspections on record and $9,970 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
65%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Texas Gas Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Texas Gas Service runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Texas Gas Service

The federal enforcement record for Texas Gas Service in El Paso, TX includes 4 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $26,608 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,000 - a 62.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,500. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-02-14 to 2021-12-27, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-02-14

Last Inspection

2021-12-27

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$26,608

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

62.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,608 from the initial assessment of $26,608. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Texas Gas Service compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Texas Gas Service Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $10,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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5 inspections $10,000
Town of Plainfield
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25 inspections $9,970
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texas Gas Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Texas Gas Service's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Texas Gas Service have? ▼
Texas Gas Service has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Texas Gas Service had? ▼
Texas Gas Service has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-14 and the most recent on 2021-12-27. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Texas Gas Service? ▼
Texas Gas Service has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,608 (a 62.4% reduction).
Does Texas Gas Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Texas Gas Service has 2 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 Texas Gas Service operate in? ▼
Texas Gas Service operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Texas Gas Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Texas Gas Service's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Plainfield in Plainfield, CT is a similar utilities employer with $9,970 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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