TEX-TRUDE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TEX-TRUDE, INC. — a unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing facility located at 2001 SHELDON RD., CHANNELVIEW, TX 77530 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 55 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,787.50. The inspection case was opened on 2004-05-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $58,787.50 is more than 7.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326113). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 55 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 15, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2004. Of the 55 total citations, 15 (27%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $58,787.50 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 $1,068.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2004 inspection of the Tex-Trude facility revealed a
This facility's $58,788 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326113 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,252.
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What OSHA violations was TEX-TRUDE, INC. cited for?
TEX-TRUDE, INC. received 55 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,787.50. The inspection opened on 2004-05-10.
How much was TEX-TRUDE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,787.50 against TEX-TRUDE, INC. in CHANNELVIEW, TX. Average per citation: $1,068.86.
Is TEX-TRUDE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TEX-TRUDE, INC. has a risk score of 36 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $58,787.50 is above the industry average.