Manufacturing · Branford, CT

Blakeslee Prestress, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blakeslee Prestress, INC. ranks #24,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$14,697
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blakeslee Prestress, INC. in Branford, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,697. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blakeslee Prestress, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Precision Process INC in Niagara Falls, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,700 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#24,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blakeslee Prestress, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blakeslee Prestress, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,697 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Blakeslee Prestress, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGIA BOTTLE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Blakeslee Prestress,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Blakeslee Prestress, INC. has 2 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.

Blakeslee Prestress, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Blakeslee Prestress, INC. sits at penalty rank #11,631 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,697 assessed).

How Blakeslee Prestress, INC. Compares

Blakeslee Prestress, INC.'s 9.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-10

Last Inspection

2016-11-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,349

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $7,349 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$24,349

Current Penalty Amount

$14,697

Penalty Reduction

39.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,652 from the initial assessment of $24,349. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Blakeslee Prestress, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $14,697 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,349 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Blakeslee Prestress, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Blakeslee Prestress, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 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 Blakeslee Prestress, INC. have?
Blakeslee Prestress, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,697.
How many OSHA inspections has Blakeslee Prestress, INC. had?
Blakeslee Prestress, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-10 and the most recent on 2016-11-14. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blakeslee Prestress, INC.?
Blakeslee Prestress, INC. has been assessed $14,697 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,349 (a 39.6% reduction).
Does Blakeslee Prestress, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Blakeslee Prestress, 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 Blakeslee Prestress, INC. operate in?
Blakeslee Prestress, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blakeslee Prestress, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blakeslee Prestress, INC. ranks #24,648 (the top quarter 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 Blakeslee Prestress, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Blakeslee Prestress, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,697 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, Precision Process INC in Niagara Falls, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,700 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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