Manufacturing · Cumberland, RI

D & B Machining, Inc

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), D & B Machining, Inc ranks #31,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,462
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #31,240
of 99,447 penalized employers

D & B Machining, Inc in Cumberland, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,462. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 17 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 D & B Machining, Inc 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $33,798 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, Green Cow Compost, LLC in Dublin, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #31,240
of 99,447 penalized employers: $33,798
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $34K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($34K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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D & B Machining, Inc

$11,462
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows D & B Machining, Inc runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,462 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 D & B Machining, Inc.

D & B Machining, Inc has 2 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.

D & B Machining, Inc in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, D & B Machining, Inc ranks #14,334 at $11,462 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place D & B Machining, Inc at rank #994 of 4,429 employers ($33,798 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $11,462 OSHA penalties plus $33,798 WHD back wages (74.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How D & B Machining, Inc Compares

D & B Machining, Inc's 2.00 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-02-22

Last Inspection

2025-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,731 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,087

Current Penalty Amount

$11,462

Penalty Reduction

45.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$45,260

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,625 from the initial assessment of $21,087. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$33,798

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,755

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$33,798

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that D & B Machining, Inc owed $33,798 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 17 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 D & B Machining, Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	D & B Machining, Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$11,462	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,731	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for D & B Machining, Inc, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,462 here).

Visual Pak Distribution Center $11,462 IL Amac Enterprises, INC. $11,463 OH Uno Foods, INC. $11,460 MA Frost Tile and Marble CO. $11,460 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Boeing Company 2 insp. North Charleston, SC Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Clarkston, GA Nortera Foods USA INC. 2 insp. Fairwater, WI Southern Fiber INC. 2 insp. Miami Gardens, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Service Electric of Michigan LLC

Brighton, MI

0 inspections $0

Craftsmen Industries INC

Saint Charles, MO

2 inspections $45,240

Kearny Smelting & Refining Corporation

Kearny, NJ

6 inspections $45,239

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corporation

Winsted, CT

3 inspections $45,284

Green Cow Compost, LLC

Dublin, TX

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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D & B Machining, Inc also carries $33,798 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 D & B Machining, Inc safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, D & B Machining, Inc's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 D & B Machining, Inc have? ▼

D & B Machining, Inc has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,462.

How many OSHA inspections has D & B Machining, Inc had? ▼

D & B Machining, Inc has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-22 and the most recent on 2025-03-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for D & B Machining, Inc? ▼

D & B Machining, Inc has been assessed $11,462 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,087 (a 45.6% reduction). Additionally, $33,798 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does D & B Machining, Inc have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. D & B Machining, Inc has 2 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 D & B Machining, Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against D & B Machining, Inc, resulting in $33,798 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does D & B Machining, Inc operate in? ▼

D & B Machining, Inc 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.

What should I do if D & B Machining, Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe D & B Machining, 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 $33,798 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does D & B Machining, Inc rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, D & B Machining, Inc ranks #31,240 (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 D & B Machining, Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

D & B Machining, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $11,462 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, Green Cow Compost, LLC in Dublin, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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