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Advanced Specialties, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Specialties, LLC ranks #28,751 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$12,530
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,751
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advanced Specialties, LLC in Watertown, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,530. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advanced Specialties, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,751 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dupont Pine Products, LLC in Alapaha, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,530 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#28,751
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advanced Specialties, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advanced Specialties, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,530 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Advanced Specialties, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHAMPION MODULAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Mar- Jac Poultry, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KETTLE CUISINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NATURE'S BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COOPER STANDARD AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLARIOS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFER TOOL AND MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MELDRUM MECHANICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WHOLESTONE FARMS COO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BAGEL BOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SERVCO EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AREWAY ACQUISITION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RAST IRON WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THOMAS WOOD PRESERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ALUMINUM PRECISION P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FARMINGTON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Advanced Specialties…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Advanced Specialties, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Advanced Specialties, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Advanced Specialties, LLC ranks #13,314 at $12,530 current penalty.

How Advanced Specialties, LLC Compares

Advanced Specialties, LLC's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2012-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,177

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,177 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$22,113

Current Penalty Amount

$12,530

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,583 from the initial assessment of $22,113. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Advanced Specialties, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Specialties, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $12,530 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,177 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advanced Specialties, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,530 here).

Dupont Pine Products, LLC $12,530 GA Highland Projects LLC $12,530 MT Ion Labs, INC. $12,532 FL Stafford Manufacturing, CORP. $12,527 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Champion Modular, INC. 3 insp. Strattanville, PA Alliance Laundry Systems 3 insp. Ripon, WI Mar- Jac Poultry 3 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Hearthside Food Solutions LLC 3 insp. North Sioux City, SD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dupont Pine Products, LLC
Alapaha, GA
4 inspections $12,530
Highland Projects LLC
Billings, MT
3 inspections $12,530
Ion Labs, INC.
Largo, FL
3 inspections $12,532
Stafford Manufacturing, CORP.
Wilmington, MA
2 inspections $12,527
Acme Brick Company
Round Rock, TX
2 inspections $12,526

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Specialties, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanced Specialties, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Advanced Specialties, LLC have? ▼
Advanced Specialties, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,530.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanced Specialties, LLC had? ▼
Advanced Specialties, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2012-03-30. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanced Specialties, LLC? ▼
Advanced Specialties, LLC has been assessed $12,530 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,113 (a 43.3% reduction).
Does Advanced Specialties, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanced Specialties, LLC has 12 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Advanced Specialties, LLC operate in? ▼
Advanced Specialties, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advanced Specialties, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advanced Specialties, LLC ranks #28,751 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Advanced Specialties, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanced Specialties, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,530 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dupont Pine Products, LLC in Alapaha, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,530 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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