This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Newell Industries Safety Record

San Antonio, TX

F

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

Last inspected 09/08/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Newell Industries in San Antonio, Texas has 177 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 132 classified as serious and $154,270 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 1999.

Newell Industries, located in San Antonio, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 177 violations on file, 132 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $154,270.

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.

177 Violations
19 Inspections
132 Serious
$154,270 Penalties
Serious?
132 ($122,070)
Other-than-Serious?
36 ($1,000)
Repeat?
9 ($31,200)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (19 total) since 1985
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 5 inspections (18 total) since 1985
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1989
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1989
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $246,355 in penalties for Newell Industries, later reduced to $154,270 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
19 citations $28,060
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
18 citations $11,400
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations $740
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $6,640
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $3,700
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/08/1999 Planned? San Antonio, TX 11 $12,975
08/24/1999 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 29 $56,800
08/03/1998 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 2 $3,000
07/08/1998 Follow-Up? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
09/24/1997 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
09/24/1997 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 39 $52,000
12/18/1996 Follow-Up? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
07/25/1996 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 32 $17,500
07/25/1996 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 5 $2,200
09/27/1995 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 1 $0
10/22/1993 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 4 $950
09/15/1993 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
12/09/1992 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 1 $975
07/07/1992 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 3 $2,100
08/31/1990 Follow-Up? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
03/27/1990 Referral? San Antonio, TX 8 $1,210
02/28/1990 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 24 $2,840
04/18/1989 Planned? San Antonio, TX 7 $1,120
11/19/1985 Planned? San Antonio, TX 11 $600

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