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Manufacturing · Channelview, TX

Worldwide Machinery LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Worldwide Machinery LTD ranks #23,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$15,663
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Worldwide Machinery LTD in Channelview, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,663. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Worldwide Machinery LTD 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Target Fire Protection Inc. in Pine Brook, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#23,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Worldwide Machinery LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Worldwide Machinery LTD sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,663 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Worldwide Machinery LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MB'S EXODUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Worldwide Machinery …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Worldwide Machinery LTD has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Worldwide Machinery LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Worldwide Machinery LTD ranks #10,932 at $15,663 current penalty.

How Worldwide Machinery LTD Compares

Worldwide Machinery LTD's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-12

Last Inspection

2024-07-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,832

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,832 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$26,105

Current Penalty Amount

$15,663

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,442 from the initial assessment of $26,105. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Worldwide Machinery LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $15,663 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,832 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,663 here).

Roll-Offs of America, INC. $15,663 OK Cutting Specialists Incorporated $15,663 TN Triple Sticks Foods, LLC $15,665 IL Pegasus Manufacturing INC. $15,660 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roll-Offs of America, INC.
Mead, OK
2 inspections $15,663
Cutting Specialists Incorporated
McKenzie, TN
3 inspections $15,663
Target Fire Protection Inc.
Pine Brook, NJ
0 inspections $0
Triple Sticks Foods, LLC
Belleville, IL
3 inspections $15,665
Superior Machining & Fabrication, INC.
Muenster, TX
2 inspections $15,660

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Worldwide Machinery LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Worldwide Machinery LTD's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Worldwide Machinery LTD have? ▼
Worldwide Machinery LTD has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,663.
How many OSHA inspections has Worldwide Machinery LTD had? ▼
Worldwide Machinery LTD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-12 and the most recent on 2024-07-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Worldwide Machinery LTD? ▼
Worldwide Machinery LTD has been assessed $15,663 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,105 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Worldwide Machinery LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Worldwide Machinery LTD has 2 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 Worldwide Machinery LTD operate in? ▼
Worldwide Machinery LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333249). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Worldwide Machinery LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Worldwide Machinery LTD ranks #23,019 (the top quarter 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 Worldwide Machinery LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Worldwide Machinery LTD's total OSHA penalty of $15,663 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, Target Fire Protection Inc. in Pine Brook, 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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