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Venture Metals, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Venture Metals, L.L.C. ranks #3,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty97% serious
$70,060
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Venture Metals, L.L.C. in Farmers Branch, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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, U.S. Minerals, INC. in Roberts, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $70,010 in current penalties.

11.3
violations per inspection
97.1%
of violations were serious
#3,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Venture Metals, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Venture Metals, L.L.C. runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$70,060 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($70,060) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,060 $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 Venture Metals, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNUCO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AMSCAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SUB-ZERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRY PRODUCTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MORIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESIGN AND PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11D&W FINE PACK, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CONTOUR SAWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E. L. MUSTEE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MANCHESTER MOLDING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DVELE OMEGA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GORDON ALUMINUM INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FLUID ROUTING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HARVARD INTEGRATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE VICTOR GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Venture Metals, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34
Venture Metals, L.L.C. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Venture Metals, L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Venture Metals, L.L.C. is the #1,600 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($70,060).

How Venture Metals, L.L.C. Compares

Venture Metals, L.L.C.'s 11.33 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-06-18

Last Inspection

2015-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,353

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.3 violations per visit. That's $23,353 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

97.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.9% 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

$128,100

Current Penalty Amount

$70,060

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,040 from the initial assessment of $128,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Venture Metals, L.L.C. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Venture Metals, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 34 8.0
Total Penalty $70,060 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,353 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Venture Metals, L.L.C., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,060 here).

Olympia Food Industries INC. $70,046 IL JYC America $70,046 NV Garelick Farms, LLC $70,092 MA U.S. Minerals, INC. $70,010 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nuco Foods, LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Amscan INC 3 insp. Newburgh, NY Concrete Systems, INC. 3 insp. Hudson, NH Sub-Zero, INC. 3 insp. Madison, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Olympia Food Industries INC.
Franklin Park, IL
3 inspections $70,046
JYC America
Mound House, NV
2 inspections $70,046
Garelick Farms, LLC
Franklin, MA
6 inspections $70,092
U.S. Minerals, INC.
Roberts, WI
4 inspections $70,010
Pearl Leather Finishers INC.
Johnstown, NY
2 inspections $70,000

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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 Venture Metals, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Venture Metals, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 3 inspections, including 33 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 Venture Metals, L.L.C. have? ▼
Venture Metals, L.L.C. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Venture Metals, L.L.C. had? ▼
Venture Metals, L.L.C. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-18 and the most recent on 2015-08-14. This averages 11.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Venture Metals, L.L.C.? ▼
Venture Metals, L.L.C. has been assessed $70,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $128,100 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Venture Metals, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Venture Metals, L.L.C. has 33 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 Venture Metals, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Venture Metals, L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Venture Metals, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Venture Metals, L.L.C. ranks #3,091 (the top 5% 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 Venture Metals, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Venture Metals, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $70,060 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Minerals, INC. in Roberts, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $70,010 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.

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