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Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. ranks #31,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,362
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. in Southington, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,362. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Hausenware Koyo LLC in New Waterford, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,364 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bracone Metal Spinning, 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

$11,362 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Bracone Metal Spinning, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDDY PACKING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANCOCK CONCRETE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEE KUM KEE (USA) FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ETO DOORS CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FARMERS SELECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALKER FORGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED FURNITURE IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22EAST GATE PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UCHIYAMA AMERICA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KABAR PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTOMATED PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FEDERAL EQUIPMENT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCSHAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FLORIDA TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STARLINE HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLY BELLY CANDY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE HARBOR WINDOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16Bracone Metal Spinni…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. is the #14,430 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,362).

How Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. Compares

Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.'s 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-12

Last Inspection

2017-07-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,681

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $5,681 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,721

Current Penalty Amount

$11,362

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,359 from the initial assessment of $22,721. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $11,362 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,681 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,362 here).

Hausenware Koyo LLC $11,364 OH Hood Industries, INC. $11,360 MS HI-Temp Insulation INC. $11,360 CA Precision Roll Grinders, INC. $11,359 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eddy Packing CO., INC. 2 insp. Yoakum, TX Packaging Corporation of America 2 insp. Plano, TX Hancock Concrete Products LLC 2 insp. Hancock, MN Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods, INC. 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

J Code 88, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Hausenware Koyo LLC
New Waterford, OH
2 inspections $11,364
Hood Industries, INC.
Wiggins, MS
3 inspections $11,360
HI-Temp Insulation INC.
Camarillo, CA
3 inspections $11,360
Sam Dong Corporation
Rogersville, TN
0 inspections $0

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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 Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. have? ▼
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,362.
How many OSHA inspections has Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. had? ▼
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-12 and the most recent on 2017-07-21. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.? ▼
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. has been assessed $11,362 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,721 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. has 12 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 Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. operate in? ▼
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bracone Metal Spinning, INC. ranks #31,483 (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 Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bracone Metal Spinning, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,362 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, Hausenware Koyo LLC in New Waterford, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,364 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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