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Manufacturing · Olney, TX

Tower Extrusions LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tower Extrusions LTD ranks #43,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,482
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#43,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tower Extrusions LTD in Olney, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,482. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $54,490 in back wages owed to 179 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tower Extrusions LTD once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $54,490 in back wages owed to 179 affected workers. For comparison, Park Plus in Fairview, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#43,570
of 99,447 penalized employers
$54,490
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 24/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $54K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($54K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Tower Extrusions LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tower Extrusions LTD runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,482 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Tower Extrusions LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.1012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedV & L TOOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3INTEVA PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0QUALTEK MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INDEPENDENCE LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EDMAR MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4AWESOME PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 19SMOKIN SNOWBOARDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRINITY PACKAGING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DARLINGTON FABRICS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WEBSTER COMBUSTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GTM SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SCREME GELATO BAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HNI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MESHOPPEN STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LEHIGH HEAVY FORGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ART'S INTERNATIONAL BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INNOVATIVE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 47ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORKSHOP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CACHE RIVER VALLEY SEED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Tower Extrusions LTD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Tower Extrusions LTD has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Tower Extrusions LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tower Extrusions LTD is the #19,004 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,482). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Tower Extrusions LTD at rank #608 of 4,429 employers ($54,490 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,482 OSHA penalties plus $54,490 WHD back wages (87.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Tower Extrusions LTD Compares

Tower Extrusions LTD's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-03-02

Last Inspection

2018-03-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,482 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$12,471

Current Penalty Amount

$7,482

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$61,972

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,989 from the initial assessment of $12,471. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$54,490
Employees Affected
179
WHD Violations
181
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$304
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$54,490

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Tower Extrusions LTD owed $54,490 in back wages to 179 employees across 1 case and 181 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tower Extrusions LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tower Extrusions LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $7,482 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,482 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tower Extrusions LTD, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,482 here).

Elixir Door and Metals Company $7,483 GA MD Building Products INC. $7,483 OK Nebraska Welding, LTD $7,480 NE Vestas Towers $7,480 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

V & L Tool, LLC 1 insp. Waukesha, WI Inteva Products 1 insp. Adrian, MI Qualtek Manufacturing 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Independence Lumber 1 insp. Independence, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Park Plus
Fairview, NJ
0 inspections $0
Ifs Filing Systems LLC
Milwaukee, WI
3 inspections $61,996
CVC Specialty Chemicals INC.
Maple Shade, NJ
2 inspections $62,000
Exterran Energy Solutions, LP
Alleyton, TX
3 inspections $62,000
Tanner Timber Services, LLC
Kountze, TX
2 inspections $62,000

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What to do with this record

Use Tower Extrusions LTD's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tower Extrusions LTD against Park Plus, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Tower Extrusions LTD's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Tower Extrusions LTD also carries $54,490 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Tower Extrusions LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tower Extrusions LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tower Extrusions LTD have? ▼
Tower Extrusions LTD has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,482.
How many OSHA inspections has Tower Extrusions LTD had? ▼
Tower Extrusions LTD has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-02 and the most recent on 2018-03-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tower Extrusions LTD? ▼
Tower Extrusions LTD has been assessed $7,482 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,471 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $54,490 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Tower Extrusions LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tower Extrusions LTD has 3 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.
Has Tower Extrusions LTD been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Tower Extrusions LTD, resulting in $54,490 in back wages owed to 179 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Tower Extrusions LTD operate in? ▼
Tower Extrusions LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331316). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Tower Extrusions LTD owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Tower Extrusions LTD owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $54,490 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Tower Extrusions LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tower Extrusions LTD ranks #43,570 (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 Tower Extrusions LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tower Extrusions LTD's total OSHA penalty of $7,482 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Park Plus in Fairview, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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