This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2000. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Velcon Filters Safety Record

Harlingen, TX

F

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

Last inspected 02/16/2000

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Velcon Filters in Harlingen, Texas has 59 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $7,895 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2000.

Velcon Filters, located in Harlingen, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. 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 59 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 $7,895.

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.

59 Violations
6 Inspections
22 Serious
$7,895 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
36 ($0)
Serious?
22 ($6,455)
Repeat?
1 ($1,440)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1987
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1983
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1983
OSHA initially proposed $14,745 in penalties for Velcon Filters, later reduced to $7,895 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $1,845
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
6 citations $405
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
5 citations $405
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/16/2000 Planned? Harlingen, TX 17 $3,465
03/10/1997 Planned? Harlingen, TX 2 $0
04/12/1994 Planned? Harlingen, TX 8 $4,290
06/24/1987 Planned? Harlingen, TX 16 $0
04/01/1986 Planned? Harlingen, TX 3 $0
01/28/1983 Planned? Harlingen, TX 13 $140

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