Manufacturing · Waco, TX

US Green Fiber, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), US Green Fiber, LLC ranks #50,773 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,879
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,773
of 99,447 penalized employers

US Green Fiber, LLC in Waco, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,879. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected US Green Fiber, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,773 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, American Carpet Group, INC. in Calhoun, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,880 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#50,773
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How US Green Fiber, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows US Green Fiber, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,879 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 US Green Fiber, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WODIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS AND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12US Green Fiber, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
US Green Fiber, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

US Green Fiber, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, US Green Fiber, LLC sits at penalty rank #21,580 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,879 assessed).

How US Green Fiber, LLC Compares

US Green Fiber, LLC's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-09

Last Inspection

2019-04-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,940

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,940 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,629

Current Penalty Amount

$5,879

Penalty Reduction

11.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $6,629. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How US Green Fiber, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric US Green Fiber, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $5,879 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,940 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for US Green Fiber, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,879 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 US Green Fiber, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, US Green Fiber, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does US Green Fiber, LLC have? ▼
US Green Fiber, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,879.
How many OSHA inspections has US Green Fiber, LLC had? ▼
US Green Fiber, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-09 and the most recent on 2019-04-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for US Green Fiber, LLC? ▼
US Green Fiber, LLC has been assessed $5,879 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,629 (a 11.3% reduction).
What industry does US Green Fiber, LLC operate in? ▼
US Green Fiber, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does US Green Fiber, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, US Green Fiber, LLC ranks #50,773 (the lower 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 US Green Fiber, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
US Green Fiber, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,879 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Carpet Group, INC. in Calhoun, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,880 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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