This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Smith Industries Safety Record

Houston, TX

F

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

Last inspected 07/29/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Smith Industries in Houston, Texas has 97 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $7,380 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1997.

Smith Industries, located in Houston, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 97 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,380.

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.

97 Violations
25 Inspections
36 Serious
$7,380 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
61 ($540)
Serious?
36 ($6,840)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1975
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $12,830 in penalties for Smith Industries, later reduced to $7,380 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $60
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
9 citations $380
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
8 citations $65
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $250
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/29/1997 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/15/1994 Planned? Houston, TX 5 $0
03/31/1992 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
01/17/1991 Accident? Houston, TX 18 $2,900
01/16/1991 Complaint? Houston, TX 10 $800
04/27/1988 Complaint? Houston, TX 4 $210
04/01/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
03/01/1982 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
11/20/1981 Accident? Houston, TX 1 $560
01/15/1980 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
12/04/1979 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
07/09/1979 Planned? Houston, TX 1 $0
07/09/1979 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
07/02/1979 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $350
11/27/1978 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
10/10/1978 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
10/10/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 7 $700
06/20/1978 Complaint? Houston, TX 9 $720
04/12/1976 Accident? Houston, TX 0 $0
01/09/1976 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/19/1975 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/13/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
05/06/1975 Planned? Houston, TX 32 $970
10/30/1973 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
09/04/1973 Accident? Houston, TX 5 $170

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