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Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair ranks #31,287 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$11,436
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,287
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair in Long Branch, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,436. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 39 violations, averaging 19.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,287 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Tesoro Refining and Marketing LLC los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,435 in current penalties.

19.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#31,287
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair 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

$11,436 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BHARAT FORGE AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN MIDSTREAM PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MAXAM INITIATION SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Cougar Electronics &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 39 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.

Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair ranks #14,353 at $11,436 current penalty.

How Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair Compares

Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair's 19.50 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

2010-07-22

Last Inspection

2012-10-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

19.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,718

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 19.5 violations per visit. That's $5,718 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

12.8% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

20.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$34,900

Current Penalty Amount

$11,436

Penalty Reduction

67.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,464 from the initial assessment of $34,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 39 8.0
Total Penalty $11,436 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,718 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,436 here).

Hiller Carbon LLC $11,436 TX Tesoro Refining and Marketing LLC los Angeles Refinery $11,435 CA Rago and Sons, INC. $11,435 CA Precision Husky Corporation $11,433 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Nonwovens CORP. 2 insp. Hauppauge, NY Huntington Solutions LLC 2 insp. Radford, VA Purpose Built Brands 2 insp. Gurnee, IL Southern Foods Group, LLC DBA Meadow Gold Dairies 2 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hiller Carbon LLC
Dayton, TX
2 inspections $11,436
Tesoro Refining and Marketing LLC los Angeles Refinery
Carson, CA
2 inspections $11,435
Rago and Sons, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $11,435
Precision Husky Corporation
Moody, AL
2 inspections $11,433
Solae, LLC
Gibson City, IL
2 inspections $11,432

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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 Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair have? ▼
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,436.
How many OSHA inspections has Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair had? ▼
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-22 and the most recent on 2012-10-11. This averages 19.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair? ▼
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair has been assessed $11,436 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,900 (a 67.2% reduction).
Does Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair has 26 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair operate in? ▼
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair ranks #31,287 (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 Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cougar Electronics & Tool Repair's total OSHA penalty of $11,436 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, Tesoro Refining and Marketing LLC los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,435 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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