EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC — a other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers facility located at 10328 INTERSTATE 10 SERVICE ROAD, BAYTOWN, TX 77521 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,769.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-30.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,769.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424690). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 11, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2026. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,769.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $6,553.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record at EFX Industrial reveals a pervasive breakdown in chemical process safety management
This facility's $32,769 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424690 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,298.
Comparing penalized facilities in BAYTOWN, TX (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in BAYTOWN · Texas data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC cited for?
EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,769.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-30.
How much was EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,769.00 against EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC in BAYTOWN, TX. Average per citation: $6,553.80.
Is EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EFX INDUSTRIAL, LLC has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $32,769.00 is above the industry average.