Utilities · El Paso, TX

Texas Gas Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Texas Gas Service ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,000
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #35,184
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Texas Gas Service

$10,000
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Texas Gas Service runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Texas Gas Service.

Texas Gas Service has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Texas Gas Service in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Texas Gas Service is the #378 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($10,000).

How Texas Gas Service Compares

Texas Gas Service's 0.75 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Texas Gas Service	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	3	6.1
Total Penalty	$10,000	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,500	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Texas Gas Service, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Municipal Light and Power $10,000 AK The Dayton Power and Light Company $10,000 OH Midamerican Energy Company $10,000 IA Town of Plainfield $9,970 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Monroe Township Mua 4 insp. Williamstown, NJ Pacific Gas and Electric Company 4 insp. Oakland, CA West Robertson Water Authority 4 insp. Adams, TN Long Beach Township Water Department 4 insp. Long Beach Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Municipal Light and Power

Palmer, AK

2 inspections $10,000

The Dayton Power and Light Company

Aberdeen, OH

5 inspections $10,000

Town of Plainfield

Plainfield, CT

25 inspections $9,970

City of Raton, Water Works

18 inspections $9,930

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Texas Gas Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Texas Gas Service ranks #35,184 (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 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 $5,509 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.

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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