Manufacturing · Shelton, CT

Anco Engineering, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anco Engineering, INC. ranks #33,149 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,694
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,149
of 99,447 penalized employers

Anco Engineering, INC. in Shelton, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,694. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anco Engineering, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,149 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TH Foods, INC. in Loves Park, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,695 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#33,149
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Anco Engineering, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Anco Engineering, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,694 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Anco Engineering, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHITACHI AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GALAXY DESSERTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARPENTER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HUGHES BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CLARIOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WALLIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DISCOUNT PALLET COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN FEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BULA FORGE & MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LYON SHIPYARD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ELEGANT ACQUISITION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U-PLAY USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21C & C PALLET REMANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KRAFT FOODS GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENERAL ASPHALT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEST ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DANSONS HOPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Anco Engineering, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Anco Engineering, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Anco Engineering, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Anco Engineering, INC. sits at penalty rank #15,076 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,694 assessed).

How Anco Engineering, INC. Compares

Anco Engineering, INC.'s 1.67 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-03-27

Last Inspection

2023-07-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,565

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,565 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$24,887

Current Penalty Amount

$10,694

Penalty Reduction

57.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,193 from the initial assessment of $24,887. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Anco Engineering, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Anco Engineering, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $10,694 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,565 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Anco Engineering, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,694 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Anco Engineering, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Anco Engineering, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Anco Engineering, INC. have?
Anco Engineering, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,694.
How many OSHA inspections has Anco Engineering, INC. had?
Anco Engineering, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-27 and the most recent on 2023-07-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anco Engineering, INC.?
Anco Engineering, INC. has been assessed $10,694 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,887 (a 57.0% reduction).
Does Anco Engineering, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Anco Engineering, INC. 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 Anco Engineering, INC. operate in?
Anco Engineering, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Anco Engineering, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Anco Engineering, INC. ranks #33,149 (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 Anco Engineering, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Anco Engineering, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,694 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, TH Foods, INC. in Loves Park, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,695 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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