This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Amfels Safety Record

Brownsville, TX · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/20/2004

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Amfels in Brownsville, Texas has 115 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 93 classified as serious and $223,250 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2004.

Amfels, located in Brownsville, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 115 violations on file, 93 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $223,250.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

115 Violations
10 Inspections
93 Serious
$223,250 Penalties
Serious?
93 ($103,670)
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($15,080)
Unclassified?
5 ($103,500)
Repeat?
1 ($1,000)
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1992
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1992
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $349,875 in penalties for Amfels, later reduced to $223,250 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
12 citations $120,900
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $1,500
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
10 citations $8,900
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
5 citations $6,120
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/20/2004 Unprogrammed Related? Brownsville, TX 2 $1,500
03/26/2002 Accident? Brownsville, TX 1 $4,000
04/23/1999 Accident? Brownsville, TX 3 $15,000
07/21/1997 Accident? Brownsville, TX 27 $132,000
12/07/1996 Unprogrammed Related? Brownsville, TX 19 $40,000
03/14/1995 Complaint? Brownsville, TX 0 $0
10/17/1994 Planned? Brownsville, TX 4 $3,250
08/19/1992 Planned? Brownsville, TX 42 $22,500
03/08/1991 Planned? Brownsville, TX 7 $3,000
03/08/1991 Planned? Brownsville, TX 10 $2,000

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