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Cutler Hammer Electrical Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cutler Hammer Electrical Company ranks #10,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious
$30,400
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cutler Hammer Electrical Company in Arecibo, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cutler Hammer Electrical Company 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Lex Products CORP. in Shelton, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,397 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
56.0%
of violations were serious
#10,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,400 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.810.617.524.431.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPPLY PLUS NJ INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30KOMPLETE GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FRESCA FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ANHEUSER BUSCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPER LOPEZ FOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNBELT FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ATAS INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21TEXAS ELITE PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHERN METALS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BRAZOS PIPE & STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLONNA'S SHIPYARD I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CHEVRON USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18HUBBELL POWER SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WEST TROY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUE APRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19REEF INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NITRO-PHOS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PRECIOUS CAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28Cutler Hammer Electr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Cutler Hammer Electrical Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cutler Hammer Electrical Company ranks #5,139 at $30,400 current penalty.

How Cutler Hammer Electrical Company Compares

Cutler Hammer Electrical Company's 8.33 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2019-01-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $10,133 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

56.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

44.0% 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

$62,900

Current Penalty Amount

$30,400

Penalty Reduction

51.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,500 from the initial assessment of $62,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cutler Hammer Electrical Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cutler Hammer Electrical Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $30,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,133 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cutler Hammer Electrical Company, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,400 here).

Das North America, INC. $30,400 AL Vfi Fabricators, INC. $30,400 NJ Star Manufacturing Company $30,400 IL Pittsburgh Pipe & Supply CORP. $30,401 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supply Plus NJ INC. 3 insp. Paterson, NJ Komplete Group, INC. 3 insp. Grand Prairie, TX Fresca Foods, INC. 3 insp. Louisville, CO Anheuser Busch 3 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vfi Fabricators, INC.
Williamstown, NJ
3 inspections $30,400
Star Manufacturing Company
Freeport, IL
2 inspections $30,400
Pittsburgh Pipe & Supply CORP.
Litchfield, IL
2 inspections $30,401
Lex Products CORP.
Shelton, CT
2 inspections $30,397
Joy-Mark, INC.
Cudahy, WI
4 inspections $30,405

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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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cutler Hammer Electrical Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company have? ▼
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Cutler Hammer Electrical Company had? ▼
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2019-01-02. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cutler Hammer Electrical Company? ▼
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company has been assessed $30,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,900 (a 51.7% reduction).
Does Cutler Hammer Electrical Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cutler Hammer Electrical Company has 14 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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company operate in? ▼
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cutler Hammer Electrical Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cutler Hammer Electrical Company ranks #10,342 (the top 10% 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 Cutler Hammer Electrical Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cutler Hammer Electrical Company's total OSHA penalty of $30,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lex Products CORP. in Shelton, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,397 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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