This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Texas General Steel Co Safety Record

Lubbock, TX

F

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

Last inspected 08/27/1990

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Texas General Steel Co in Lubbock, Texas has 70 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 34 classified as serious and $10,120 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 1990.

Texas General Steel Co, located in Lubbock, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. 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 70 violations on file, 34 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,120.

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.

70 Violations
4 Inspections
34 Serious
$10,120 Penalties
Serious?
34 ($8,880)
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($280)
Repeat?
4 ($960)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1986
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1986
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $13,520 in penalties for Texas General Steel Co, later reduced to $10,120 — a 25% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $2,560
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $400
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,440
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,400
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $320
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/27/1990 Planned? Lubbock, TX 15 $2,960
06/20/1989 Planned? Lubbock, TX 23 $3,760
03/31/1986 Planned? Lubbock, TX 29 $3,400
10/26/1983 Planned? Lubbock, TX 3 $0

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