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

Owens Specialty Co Safety Record

Channelview, TX

F

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

Last inspected 10/21/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Owens Specialty Co in Channelview, Texas has 29 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $10,150 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2002.

Owens Specialty Co, located in Channelview, 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 29 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,150.

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.

29 Violations
6 Inspections
21 Serious
$10,150 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($7,850)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($2,300)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1983
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $17,225 in penalties for Owens Specialty Co, later reduced to $10,150 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
9 citations $3,000
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $400
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations $900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/21/2002 Planned? Channelview, TX 0 $0
11/18/1999 Planned? Channelview, TX 14 $5,800
10/22/1993 Planned? Channelview, TX 12 $4,350
04/29/1986 Planned? Channelview, TX 0 $0
04/28/1983 Planned? Channelview, TX 0 $0
01/20/1983 Planned? Channelview, TX 3 $0

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