Establishment profile
GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS
498-A WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77640
321999 — All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
Summary
GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 11 years of recorded history, with $205,518 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 543 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $205,518 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $110,970 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 2 | 2 | $385 | Sep 2015 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0151 B01 | 1 | 1 | $55,485 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0112 B01 | 1 | 1 | $12,947 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0023 B01 | 1 | 1 | $12,947 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $2,774 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | $385 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3219 within TX. Peer group: 543 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | Access/Egress,Asphyxiated,Confined Space,Crushing,Falling Object,Flowing Material,Front End Loader,Material Handling,Mech Mat Handling,ROPS,Roof,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-20 | Unprogrammed Related | 3 | 1 | $58,259 | |
| 2017-10-20 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 1 | $136,864 | |
| 2015-06-29 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $10,395 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS's OSHA violation history?
- GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $205,518 in total penalties.
- How does GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS's safety record compare to its industry?
- GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS operates in the all other miscellaneous wood product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.
- Has GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS.