This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Barkel Safety Record

New Braunfels, TX

F

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

Last inspected 02/13/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Barkel in New Braunfels, Texas has 46 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $2,345 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1991.

Barkel, located in New Braunfels, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 46 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,345.

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.

46 Violations
8 Inspections
22 Serious
$2,345 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($95)
Serious?
22 ($2,150)
Repeat?
1 ($100)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1974
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1979
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $3,345 in penalties for Barkel, later reduced to $2,345 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
8 citations $400
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations $580
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $245
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $85
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/13/1991 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 8 $780
03/20/1990 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 7 $420
08/17/1983 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 0 $0
03/04/1980 Follow-Up? New Braunfels, TX 0 $0
08/14/1979 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 2 $350
04/04/1978 Follow-Up? New Braunfels, TX 0 $0
05/05/1977 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 22 $700
11/06/1974 Planned? New Braunfels, TX 7 $95

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