This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Elgin Cotton Oil Mill Safety Record

Elgin, TX · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 11/20/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Elgin Cotton Oil Mill in Elgin, Texas has 48 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $3,070 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2013.

Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, located in Elgin, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 48 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,070.

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.

48 Violations
8 Inspections
35 Serious
$3,070 Penalties
Serious?
35 ($3,070)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1980
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1980
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1980
1910.0272 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $5,075 in penalties for Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, later reduced to $3,070 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $50
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $160
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
5 citations $250
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0272 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/20/2013 Planned? Elgin, TX 1 $1,200
08/14/1996 Planned? Elgin, TX 31 $1,050
11/02/1987 Planned? Elgin, TX 7 $160
12/12/1983 Planned? Elgin, TX 0 $0
01/20/1983 Planned? Elgin, TX 0 $0
04/22/1980 Follow-Up? Elgin, TX 0 $0
03/25/1980 Planned? Elgin, TX 6 $160
03/10/1980 Planned? Elgin, TX 3 $500

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