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Alpha Plating and Finishing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alpha Plating and Finishing Company ranks #74,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,173
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alpha Plating and Finishing Company in Plainville, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,173. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alpha Plating and Finishing Company 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hill Manufacturing, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,173 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alpha Plating and Finishing Company runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,173 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Alpha Plating and Finishing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.012.823.534.245.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DYNAMIC ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARMA ACQUISITION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40COMMERCIAL SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JENSEN ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVENCIA CHEESE USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLUVITEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDES FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEMPER CONCRETE (CMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32HAWK RESEARCH LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GANNETT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAREL STORK POULTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROGRESSIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ANCHOR-HARVEY COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VACUUM CERAMICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43THE TERRILL MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FORM-A-FEED INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AREVALO TORTILLERIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FACULTATIEVE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Alpha Plating and Fi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Alpha Plating and Finishing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Alpha Plating and Finishing Company sits at penalty rank #29,260 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,173 assessed).

How Alpha Plating and Finishing Company Compares

Alpha Plating and Finishing Company's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-10

Last Inspection

2017-01-05

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,087

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,087 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,778

Current Penalty Amount

$2,173

Penalty Reduction

77.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,605 from the initial assessment of $9,778. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Alpha Plating and Finishing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alpha Plating and Finishing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $2,173 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,087 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alpha Plating and Finishing Company, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,173 here).

Spring Hill Pastry Shop, LLC $2,173 WV McKean Pallet CO $2,173 IL Hill Manufacturing, INC. $2,173 OK SKW Industries, LLC DBA Progressive Coating $2,173 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. DE Queen, AR Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, SD Parma Acquisition CORP. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Commercial Sheet Metal Works INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spring Hill Pastry Shop, LLC
Charleston, WV
2 inspections $2,173
McKean Pallet CO
Lacon, IL
2 inspections $2,173
Hill Manufacturing, INC.
Broken Arrow, OK
2 inspections $2,173
SKW Industries, LLC DBA Progressive Coating
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $2,173
Equipment Innovators, INC.
Marietta, GA
2 inspections $2,173

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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 Alpha Plating and Finishing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alpha Plating and Finishing Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Alpha Plating and Finishing Company have? ▼
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,173.
How many OSHA inspections has Alpha Plating and Finishing Company had? ▼
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-10 and the most recent on 2017-01-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alpha Plating and Finishing Company? ▼
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company has been assessed $2,173 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,778 (a 77.8% reduction).
Does Alpha Plating and Finishing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alpha Plating and Finishing Company has 4 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 Alpha Plating and Finishing Company operate in? ▼
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alpha Plating and Finishing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alpha Plating and Finishing Company ranks #74,924 (the lower 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 Alpha Plating and Finishing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alpha Plating and Finishing Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,173 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hill Manufacturing, INC. in Broken Arrow, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,173 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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