Manufacturing · Millbury, MA

Cesyl Mills, Inc

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cesyl Mills, Inc ranks #12,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$26,600
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #12,366
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cesyl Mills, Inc in Millbury, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,600. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 23 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cesyl Mills, Inc 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $174,765 in back wages owed to 23 affected workers. For comparison, Smithfield Farmland CORP. in Tar Heel, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200,425 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection: 87.5%
of violations were serious: #12,366
of 99,447 penalized employers: $174,765
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 26/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $175K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($175K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Cesyl Mills, Inc

$26,600
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cesyl Mills, Inc runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$26,600 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Cesyl Mills, Inc.

Cesyl Mills, Inc has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Cesyl Mills, Inc in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cesyl Mills, Inc is the #6,095 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($26,600). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Cesyl Mills, Inc ranks #143 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($174,765).

Combined federal exposure here: $26,600 OSHA penalties plus $174,765 WHD back wages (86.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cesyl Mills, Inc Compares

Cesyl Mills, Inc's 2.67 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-12-04

Last Inspection

2016-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,867

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $8,867 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

87.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$29,400

Current Penalty Amount

$26,600

Penalty Reduction

9.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$201,365

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $29,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$174,765

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$7,598

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$174,765

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cesyl Mills, Inc owed $174,765 in back wages to 23 employees across 1 case and 23 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 Cesyl Mills, Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cesyl Mills, Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$26,600	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,867	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cesyl Mills, Inc, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,600 here).

Rapid Packaging Company, INC. $26,600 SD Vitro Architectural Glass $26,599 TX Marshalltown Hammer LLC $26,602 IL Farrar Corporation $26,597 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walashek Industrial & Marine, INC 3 insp. Camp Pendleton, CA Erie Engineered Products, INC. 3 insp. Lancaster, NY Garcia's Wood Works Corporation 3 insp. Fontana, CA McKee Foods Corporation 3 insp. Stuarts Draft, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Strong Industries, INC.

Northumberland, PA

9 inspections $201,615

Darling Ingredients INC.

Grapeland, TX

3 inspections $200,999

Fresh Mark, INC.

Canton, OH

8 inspections $200,616

Independence Lumber INC.

Independence, VA

5 inspections $202,219

Smithfield Farmland CORP.

Tar Heel, NC

2 inspections $200,425

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What to do with this record

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Cesyl Mills, Inc also carries $174,765 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 Cesyl Mills, Inc safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cesyl Mills, Inc's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Cesyl Mills, Inc have? ▼

Cesyl Mills, Inc has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Cesyl Mills, Inc had? ▼

Cesyl Mills, Inc has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-04 and the most recent on 2016-05-04. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cesyl Mills, Inc? ▼

Cesyl Mills, Inc has been assessed $26,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,400 (a 9.5% reduction). Additionally, $174,765 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Cesyl Mills, Inc have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cesyl Mills, Inc has 7 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 Cesyl Mills, Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cesyl Mills, Inc, resulting in $174,765 in back wages owed to 23 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Cesyl Mills, Inc operate in? ▼

Cesyl Mills, Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 3133). 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 Cesyl Mills, Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Cesyl Mills, Inc 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 $174,765 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Cesyl Mills, Inc rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cesyl Mills, Inc ranks #12,366 (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 Cesyl Mills, Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cesyl Mills, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $26,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smithfield Farmland CORP. in Tar Heel, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $200,425 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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