Hobbs Bonded Fibers Safety Record

Waco, TX · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/08/2017

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hobbs Bonded Fibers in Waco, Texas has 95 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 76 classified as serious and $196,185 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2017.

Hobbs Bonded Fibers in Waco, Texas has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Hobbs Bonded Fibers among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

76 of the 95 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $196,185 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Texas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.8 Hobbs Bonded Fibers violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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95 Violations
20 Inspections
76 Serious
$196,185 Penalties
Serious?
76 ($121,945)
Willful?
13 ($68,220)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($6,020)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2005
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (15 total) since 2005
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 2011
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 2005
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 2005
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 95 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $547,700 in penalties for Hobbs Bonded Fibers, later reduced to $196,185 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
15 citations $9,457
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
10 citations $21,987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
9 citations $12,127
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $9,121
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
6 citations $6,825

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Hobbs Bonded Fibers in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/08/2017 Referral? Waco, TX 0 $0
04/13/2015 Follow-Up? Waco, TX 0 $0
04/08/2015 Referral? Waco, TX 0 $0
09/10/2013 Follow-Up? Waco, TX 0 $0
09/20/2011 Referral? Waco, TX 16 $41,580
08/29/2011 Complaint? Waco, TX 1 $6,300
03/08/2011 Complaint? Waco, TX 1 $2,520
02/23/2011 Referral? Waco, TX 3 $6,020
01/03/2011 Complaint? Waco, TX 32 $64,440
01/17/2008 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
01/17/2008 Monitoring? Waco, TX 1 $0
05/14/2007 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
05/14/2007 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
12/12/2006 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
12/12/2006 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
05/31/2006 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
05/31/2006 Monitoring? Waco, TX 0 $0
11/01/2005 Complaint? Waco, TX 0 $0
02/10/2005 Planned? Waco, TX 12 $20,200
02/10/2005 Planned? Waco, TX 29 $55,125

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