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Thermal Polymer Systems, LC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thermal Polymer Systems, LC ranks #1,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty89% serious
$113,155
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC in Angleton, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $113,155. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thermal Polymer Systems, LC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 were classified as serious and 4 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC in Marinette, WI is another manufacturing employer with 16 OSHA inspections on record and $113,111 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection
88.6%
of violations were serious
#1,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thermal Polymer Systems, LC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thermal Polymer Systems, LC runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$113,155 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($113,155) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $113,155 $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 Thermal Polymer Systems, LC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.555.082.5110.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACCURATE ENERGETIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 105PRINCE ERACHEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56KTI INC DBA RIALTO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRANSPORTATION & TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58OLD BRIDGE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE LAKEWOOD BRICK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INTERNATIONAL PAPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THYBAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SCHAD BOILER SETTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEX PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE L.S. STARRETT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FUSION FURNITURE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI TEMP NORTHLAKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KELLY WEBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RICHMOND BAKING OF G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IMPERIAL RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Thermal Polymer Syst…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Thermal Polymer Systems, LC is the #771 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($113,155).

How Thermal Polymer Systems, LC Compares

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC's 17.50 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 far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-29

Last Inspection

2011-09-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$56,578

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $56,578 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

88.6% of total

4

Willful

11.4% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$161,650

Current Penalty Amount

$113,155

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $48,495 from the initial assessment of $161,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Thermal Polymer Systems, LC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thermal Polymer Systems, LC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 35 8.0
Total Penalty $113,155 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $56,578 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thermal Polymer Systems, LC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($113,155 here).

Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC $113,111 WI Givaudan Flavors Corporation $113,094 NJ Briess Industries, INC. $113,328 WI Casting Solutions, LLC $112,948 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC 2 insp. MC Ewen, TN Prince Erachem LLC 2 insp. New Johnsonville, TN Kti INC DBA Rialto Concrete Products 2 insp. Rialto, CA Transportation & Transit Associates Systems, LLC 2 insp. Hornell, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC
Marinette, WI
16 inspections $113,111
Givaudan Flavors Corporation
East Hanover, NJ
8 inspections $113,094
AW Art Woodwork
Kenilworth, NJ
0 inspections $0
Briess Industries, INC.
Manitowoc, WI
2 inspections $113,328
Casting Solutions, LLC
Zanesville, OH
8 inspections $112,948

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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 Thermal Polymer Systems, LC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thermal Polymer Systems, LC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 31 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 Thermal Polymer Systems, LC have? ▼
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 4 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $113,155.
How many OSHA inspections has Thermal Polymer Systems, LC had? ▼
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-29 and the most recent on 2011-09-20. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thermal Polymer Systems, LC? ▼
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC has been assessed $113,155 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $161,650 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Thermal Polymer Systems, LC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thermal Polymer Systems, LC has 31 serious violations, 4 willful 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 Thermal Polymer Systems, LC operate in? ▼
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thermal Polymer Systems, LC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thermal Polymer Systems, LC ranks #1,419 (the top 1% 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 Thermal Polymer Systems, LC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC's total OSHA penalty of $113,155 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC in Marinette, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $113,111 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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