This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Houston Plating Safety Record

South Houston, TX

F

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

Last inspected 08/26/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Houston Plating in South Houston, Texas has 48 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $18,188 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2002.

Houston Plating, located in South Houston, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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, 41 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,188.

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
3 Inspections
41 Serious
$18,188 Penalties
Serious?
41 ($16,438)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($1,750)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1990
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $43,800 in penalties for Houston Plating, later reduced to $18,188 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $2,370
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
7 citations $3,500
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $500
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $1,250
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $625
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/26/2002 Planned? South Houston, TX 5 $1,238
08/15/1993 Planned? South Houston, TX 37 $16,500
01/05/1990 Planned? South Houston, TX 6 $450

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