PlainWorker
Employers › TX

Manufacturing · Conroe, TX

Utex Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Utex Industries, INC. ranks #5,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$47,008
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Utex Industries, INC. in Conroe, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,008. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Utex Industries, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Pita Bread INC in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $47,010 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#5,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Utex Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Utex Industries, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$47,008 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Utex Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLUMBIANA BOILER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AGROPUR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JCG INDUSTRIES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE PROTECTIVE GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24BRAUN INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23POLYCONVERSIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28STRAUS FAMILY CREAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES BAKERY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREYSTONE OF VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22OLAM WEST COAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TRM MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GBC METALS LLC DBA O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WENNER BREAD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17REFLECTIVE CONCEPTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARGO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PLASTIC CONTAINER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25Utex Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Utex Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Utex Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Utex Industries, INC. ranks #2,844 at $47,008 current penalty.

How Utex Industries, INC. Compares

Utex Industries, INC.'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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-06-11

Last Inspection

2022-12-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,669

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $15,669 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$82,520

Current Penalty Amount

$47,008

Penalty Reduction

43.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,512 from the initial assessment of $82,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Utex Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Utex Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $47,008 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,669 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Utex Industries, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,008 here).

International Pita Bread INC $47,010 CA Endpak Packaging, INC. $47,005 CA Lighting Technologies International LLC $47,015 CA Domtar Paper Company, LLC $47,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Columbiana Boiler Company, LLC 3 insp. Columbiana, OH Agropur, INC. 3 insp. Lake Norden, SD JCG Industries, INC. DBA Koch Foods 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL The Protective Group, INC. 3 insp. Miami Lakes, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Pita Bread INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $47,010
Endpak Packaging, INC.
Pico Rivera, CA
3 inspections $47,005
Lighting Technologies International LLC
Baldwin Park, CA
2 inspections $47,015
Domtar Paper Company, LLC
Johnsonburg, PA
4 inspections $47,000
Adm Milling CO.
Hudson, NY
5 inspections $47,000

Compare Utex Industries, INC. vs International Pita Bread INC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Utex Industries, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Utex Industries, INC. against International Pita Bread INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Utex Industries, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Utex Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Utex Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Utex Industries, INC. have? ▼
Utex Industries, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,008.
How many OSHA inspections has Utex Industries, INC. had? ▼
Utex Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-11 and the most recent on 2022-12-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Utex Industries, INC.? ▼
Utex Industries, INC. has been assessed $47,008 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,520 (a 43.0% reduction).
Does Utex Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Utex Industries, INC. has 9 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 Utex Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Utex Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Utex Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Utex Industries, INC. ranks #5,593 (the top 10% 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 Utex Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Utex Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,008 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Pita Bread INC in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,010 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.