This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Hughes Tool Safety Record

Houston, TX

D

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

Last inspected 09/14/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hughes Tool in Houston, Texas has 165 workplace safety violations across 48 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $9,445 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1982.

Hughes Tool, located in Houston, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 165 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 $9,445.

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.

165 Violations
48 Inspections
22 Serious
$9,445 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
122 ($3,325)
Serious?
22 ($4,110)
Repeat?
20 ($2,010)
Willful?
1 ($0)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 7 inspections (14 total) since 1974
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 7 inspections (10 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 6 inspections (18 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $25,270 in penalties for Hughes Tool, later reduced to $9,445 — a 63% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
18 citations $1,230
1910.0023 Ladders
14 citations $1,085
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
10 citations $415
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
10 citations $230
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
10 citations $410
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/14/1982 Planned? Houston, TX 13 $1,400
08/11/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/11/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
03/11/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
01/26/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
01/26/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $280
05/27/1981 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
02/06/1981 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $250
12/19/1980 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
10/30/1980 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
01/17/1980 Complaint? Houston, TX 6 $200
11/07/1979 Accident? Houston, TX 4 $1,260
10/04/1979 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
07/19/1979 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
07/12/1979 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $0
07/10/1979 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $320
03/07/1979 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
02/01/1979 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
11/13/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 4 $0
08/02/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
04/04/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
02/07/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
07/12/1977 Complaint? Houston, TX 9 $500
06/01/1977 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
05/25/1977 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
04/01/1977 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
09/21/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $0
06/30/1976 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/18/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $85
06/04/1976 Planned? Houston, TX 1 $65
06/02/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 7 $460
05/14/1976 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
03/23/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 7 $410
03/11/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 6 $225
03/04/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 13 $990
01/07/1976 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
11/26/1975 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
10/03/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $70
09/24/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/09/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 52 $2,200
07/22/1975 Accident? Houston, TX 0 $0
04/23/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
07/17/1974 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
01/08/1974 Complaint? Houston, TX 16 $420
01/08/1974 Complaint? Houston, TX 7 $225
09/10/1973 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/08/1973 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/10/1972 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $85

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