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Bruin Plastics Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bruin Plastics Company INC. ranks #33,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,596
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bruin Plastics Company INC. in Glendale, RI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,596. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bruin Plastics Company INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Franks Manufacturing Company, INC. in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,594 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#33,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bruin Plastics Company INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bruin Plastics Company 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

$10,596 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Bruin Plastics Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAKOTA BODIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30LE PAFE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TFP CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIZON GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KARAVAN TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7J.B. STAMPING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29EXPERA SPECIALTY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EVERSON TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN STATES COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40AMERICAN ACRYLIC & I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JIM C. HAMER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MERRILL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COINCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GUNBOAT INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Bruin Plastics Compa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Bruin Plastics Company INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Bruin Plastics Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bruin Plastics Company INC. is the #15,161 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,596).

How Bruin Plastics Company INC. Compares

Bruin Plastics Company INC.'s 1.33 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

3

First Inspection

2015-04-30

Last Inspection

2026-04-08

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,532

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,532 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$33,451

Current Penalty Amount

$10,596

Penalty Reduction

68.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,855 from the initial assessment of $33,451. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bruin Plastics Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bruin Plastics Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $10,596 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,532 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bruin Plastics Company INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,596 here).

Cmi - Promex, INC. $10,596 NJ FY Holdings CORP $10,597 ME Oconomowoc Molded Products, INC. $10,597 WI Harbar, LLC $10,598 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Dakota Bodies, LLC 3 insp. Watertown, SD Le Pafe, INC. 3 insp. Montebello, CA TFP Corporation 3 insp. Medina, OH Equistar Chemicals, LP 3 insp. Tuscola, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cmi - Promex, INC.
Pedricktown, NJ
2 inspections $10,596
FY Holdings CORP
Etna, ME
3 inspections $10,597
Oconomowoc Molded Products, INC.
Oconomowoc, WI
2 inspections $10,597
Harbar, LLC
Canton, MA
3 inspections $10,598
Franks Manufacturing Company, INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $10,594

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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 Bruin Plastics Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bruin Plastics Company INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Bruin Plastics Company INC. have? ▼
Bruin Plastics Company INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,596.
How many OSHA inspections has Bruin Plastics Company INC. had? ▼
Bruin Plastics Company INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-30 and the most recent on 2026-04-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bruin Plastics Company INC.? ▼
Bruin Plastics Company INC. has been assessed $10,596 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,451 (a 68.3% reduction).
Does Bruin Plastics Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bruin Plastics Company INC. has 4 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 Bruin Plastics Company INC. operate in? ▼
Bruin Plastics Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bruin Plastics Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bruin Plastics Company INC. ranks #33,367 (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 Bruin Plastics Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bruin Plastics Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,596 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Franks Manufacturing Company, INC. in San Antonio, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,594 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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