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Manufacturing · Ithaca, NY

Bennett Die & Tool INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bennett Die & Tool INC. ranks #60,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,050
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bennett Die & Tool INC. in Ithaca, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bennett Die & Tool INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Future Industries INC in Grand Haven, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,050 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bennett Die & Tool INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bennett Die & Tool INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,050 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Bennett Die & Tool INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORCESTER ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNILEVER ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASPACK U.S.A., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Bennett Die & Tool I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Bennett Die & Tool INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Bennett Die & Tool INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bennett Die & Tool INC. sits at penalty rank #24,927 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,050 assessed).

How Bennett Die & Tool INC. Compares

Bennett Die & Tool INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-14

Last Inspection

2014-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,025 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$8,085

Current Penalty Amount

$4,050

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,035 from the initial assessment of $8,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bennett Die & Tool INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bennett Die & Tool INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $4,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,025 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bennett Die & Tool INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,050 here).

Action Floor Systems, LLC $4,050 WI Precision Speed Equipment INC $4,050 MI Future Industries INC $4,050 MI Precise Aerospace Manufacturing $4,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worcester Envelope Company 2 insp. Auburn, MA Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Action Floor Systems, LLC
Mercer, WI
2 inspections $4,050
Precision Speed Equipment INC
Sturgis, MI
2 inspections $4,050
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC.
Plattsburgh, NY
3 inspections $4,050
Future Industries INC
Grand Haven, MI
3 inspections $4,050
Precise Aerospace Manufacturing
Corona, CA
2 inspections $4,050

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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 Bennett Die & Tool INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bennett Die & Tool INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Bennett Die & Tool INC. have? ▼
Bennett Die & Tool INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Bennett Die & Tool INC. had? ▼
Bennett Die & Tool INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-14 and the most recent on 2014-08-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bennett Die & Tool INC.? ▼
Bennett Die & Tool INC. has been assessed $4,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,085 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Bennett Die & Tool INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bennett Die & Tool INC. has 2 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 Bennett Die & Tool INC. operate in? ▼
Bennett Die & Tool INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bennett Die & Tool INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bennett Die & Tool INC. ranks #60,930 (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 Bennett Die & Tool INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bennett Die & Tool INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,050 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, Future Industries INC in Grand Haven, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,050 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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