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Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC ranks #3,392 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty69% serious
$66,179
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#3,392
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC in East Providence, RI has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,179. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC 13 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,392 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AstenJohnson in Williston, VT is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#3,392
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$66,179 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,179) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,179 $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 Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.913.01313.013.1044.689.2133.8178.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABBYLAND FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 60PCC STRUCTURALS INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 104ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 170ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 26PROGRESSIVE CONVERTI…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 53JBS PLAINWELL INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 16INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 3IROQUOIS INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 10MBL (USA) CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 20SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 16GRAY METAL SOUTH CEN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 42POLY-AMERICA L.P., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 14VERMEER MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 11MARTINREA JONESVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21OSCEOLA FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 15ALLEN HARIM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 50CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 22DIDION MILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 63CATERPILLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8LOZIER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 15Aspen Aerogels Rhode…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 13
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC ranks #1,750 at $66,179 current penalty.

How Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC Compares

Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC's 1.00 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 above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2013-07-17

Last Inspection

2026-04-10

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,091

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,091 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$94,361

Current Penalty Amount

$66,179

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,182 from the initial assessment of $94,361. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $66,179 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,091 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,179 here).

Acc Foods LLC $66,196 NJ Penn Aluminum International LLC $66,160 IL Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC $66,200 OH Blue Cube Operations LLC $66,200 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Abbyland Foods, INC. 13 insp. Abbotsford, WI PCC Structurals INC 13 insp. Portland, OR Aluminum Shapes, LLC. 13 insp. Delair, NJ ND Paper INC. 13 insp. Rumford, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Acc Foods LLC
Thorofare, NJ
3 inspections $66,196
Penn Aluminum International LLC
Murphysboro, IL
4 inspections $66,160
AstenJohnson
Williston, VT
0 inspections $0
Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC
Zanesville, OH
2 inspections $66,200
Blue Cube Operations LLC
Freeport, TX
2 inspections $66,200

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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 Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 13 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC have? ▼
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,179.
How many OSHA inspections has Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC had? ▼
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-17 and the most recent on 2026-04-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC? ▼
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC has been assessed $66,179 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $94,361 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC has 9 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 Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC operate in? ▼
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC ranks #3,392 (the top 5% 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 Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $66,179 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, AstenJohnson in Williston, VT is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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