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Bentley Laboratories, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bentley Laboratories, LLC ranks #3,277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$67,550
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#3,277
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bentley Laboratories, LLC in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,550. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $20,000 in back wages owed to 77 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bentley Laboratories, LLC 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $20,000 in back wages owed to 77 affected workers. For comparison, Amylu Foods, LLC in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $87,626 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#3,277
of 99,447 penalized employers
$20,000
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $20K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($20K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Bentley Laboratories, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bentley Laboratories, LLC runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$67,550 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 ($67,550) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $67,550 $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 Bentley Laboratories, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.02.311.420.529.638.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVFORGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19COMPCO INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 36WEBB-STILES OF ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27WINDOOR INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12PECO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10DWS PALLET INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN OREGON MARI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15CATALINA GRAPHIC FILMS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13WASHINGTON BEEF LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ALUDYNE COLUMBUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25NEENAH ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17UTILITY TRAILER MFG CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15SAF HOLLAND, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11AIRTEC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 37ODYSSEY INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21CFS WEST HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4FREIBORNE INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PRODUCTION PATTERN &…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN CONCRETE IN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28POWER AND COMPOSITE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17Bentley Laboratories…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18
Bentley Laboratories, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Bentley Laboratories, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bentley Laboratories, LLC is the #1,689 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($67,550). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Bentley Laboratories, LLC ranks #1,548 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($20,000).

Combined federal exposure here: $67,550 OSHA penalties plus $20,000 WHD back wages (22.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Bentley Laboratories, LLC Compares

Bentley Laboratories, LLC's 3.00 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 (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-10-16

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,258

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $11,258 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$119,202

Current Penalty Amount

$67,550

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$87,550

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,652 from the initial assessment of $119,202. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$20,000
Employees Affected
77
WHD Violations
77
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$260
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$20,000

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Bentley Laboratories, LLC owed $20,000 in back wages to 77 employees across 1 case and 77 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Bentley Laboratories, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $67,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,258 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bentley Laboratories, LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,550 here).

Nemak USA, INC. $67,553 WI Meridian Manufacturing Group, INC. $67,526 IA NTN-Bower Corporation $67,581 AL Kenwell Corporation $67,518 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Vforge, INC. 6 insp. Lakewood, CO Compco Industries, INC. 6 insp. Columbiana, OH Webb-Stiles of Alabama, INC. 6 insp. Gadsden, AL Windoor Incorporated 6 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

RKO Industries
Labelle, FL
0 inspections $0
Amylu Foods, LLC
Chicago, IL
7 inspections $87,626
Gray Metal Products INC.
Avon, NY
4 inspections $87,634
CBBC, INC.
Gilbert, AZ
0 inspections $0
Horizon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Bentley Laboratories, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bentley Laboratories, LLC against RKO Industries, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Bentley Laboratories, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Bentley Laboratories, LLC also carries $20,000 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Bentley Laboratories, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bentley Laboratories, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 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 Bentley Laboratories, LLC have? ▼
Bentley Laboratories, LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Bentley Laboratories, LLC had? ▼
Bentley Laboratories, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-16 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bentley Laboratories, LLC? ▼
Bentley Laboratories, LLC has been assessed $67,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $119,202 (a 43.3% reduction). Additionally, $20,000 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Bentley Laboratories, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bentley Laboratories, LLC has 16 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.
Has Bentley Laboratories, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Bentley Laboratories, LLC, resulting in $20,000 in back wages owed to 77 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Bentley Laboratories, LLC operate in? ▼
Bentley Laboratories, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Bentley Laboratories, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Bentley Laboratories, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $20,000 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Bentley Laboratories, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bentley Laboratories, LLC ranks #3,277 (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 Bentley Laboratories, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bentley Laboratories, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $67,550 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amylu Foods, LLC in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $87,626 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.