Manufacturing Safety in Texas
OSHA violations and inspection data for manufacturing employers in Texas
According to OSHA enforcement records, 7,323 manufacturing employers in Texas have accumulated 67,189 workplace safety violations across 18,165 inspections, with 44,797 classified as serious and $154,253,574 in total penalties. 4,212 employers received an F safety grade and 1,836 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 6,466 violations resulted in $28,796,485 in penalties.
Manufacturing Workplace Safety in Texas
The manufacturing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Texas, with OSHA conducting 18,165 inspections across 7,323 employers. 44,797 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
4,212 manufacturing employers in Texas received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 1,836 received a D grade. Workers in Texas's manufacturing industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Manufacturing Employers in Texas 25 shown of 7,323
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Products North America | Texas City | 772 | F |
| Kaspar Wire Works | Shiner | 391 | F |
| Dept of Defense, U.S. Dept of Army Ccad | Corpus Christi | 286 | F |
| Asarco, Inc., Amarillo Copper Refinery | Amarillo | 196 | F |
| Artco-Bell | Temple | 192 | F |
| Royal Seating | Cameron | 184 | F |
| Esco Marine | Brownsville | 177 | F |
| Formosa Plastics Corporation - Texas | Point Comfort | 169 | F |
| Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods | Austin | 160 | F |
| Trico Technologies | Brownsville | 160 | F |
| Goodman Manufacturing Company | Houston | 155 | F |
| Excel | Plainview | 150 | F |
| Saw Pipes USA | Baytown | 144 | F |
| Sam Kane Beef Processors | Corpus Christi | 136 | F |
| Piping Technology & Products | Houston | 131 | F |
| Tyler Pipe | Tyler | 124 | F |
| JSW Steel (usa) | Baytown | 122 | F |
| American Spincast | Belton | 117 | F |
| Amfels | Brownsville | 115 | F |
| Union Carbide | Seadrift | 112 | F |
| Wyman-Gordon Forgings | Houston | 110 | F |
| Lifetime Doors | Hearne | 109 | F |
| C & H Die Casting | Troy | 108 | F |
| Excel | Friona | 106 | F |
| Southline Metal Products | Houston | 104 | F |
Work in manufacturing in Texas?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.