Manufacturing · Pawcatuck, CT

Davis-Standard, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Davis-Standard, LLC ranks #2,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious
$72,311
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#2,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Davis-Standard, LLC in Pawcatuck, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $72,311. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Davis-Standard, LLC 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, YSL Apparel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#2,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Davis-Standard, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Davis-Standard, LLC runs well above peers (4.6x 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

$72,311 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($72,311) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $72,311 $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 Davis-Standard, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPECTRUM MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29HIRSCHVOGEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17REFRESCO BEVERAGES U…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7REYES COCA-COLA BOTT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TRANSGLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12RIPLEY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25RIVIANA FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TENNECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DIAMANTE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1BUTTERBALL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TYSON FRESH MEATS IBP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BRIDOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL PAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33MALCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WABASH NATIONAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ALPHA WELDING & BOAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Davis-Standard, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19
Davis-Standard, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Davis-Standard, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Davis-Standard, LLC is the #1,537 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($72,311).

How Davis-Standard, LLC Compares

Davis-Standard, LLC's 3.80 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-10-04

Last Inspection

2025-09-18

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,462

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $14,462 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$121,163

Current Penalty Amount

$72,311

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $48,852 from the initial assessment of $121,163. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Davis-Standard, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Davis-Standard, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $72,311 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,462 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Davis-Standard, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($72,311 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 Davis-Standard, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Davis-Standard, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 16 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 Davis-Standard, LLC have?
Davis-Standard, LLC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $72,311.
How many OSHA inspections has Davis-Standard, LLC had?
Davis-Standard, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-04 and the most recent on 2025-09-18. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Davis-Standard, LLC?
Davis-Standard, LLC has been assessed $72,311 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $121,163 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Davis-Standard, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Davis-Standard, LLC has 16 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 Davis-Standard, LLC operate in?
Davis-Standard, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333249). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Davis-Standard, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Davis-Standard, LLC ranks #2,948 (the top 5% 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 Davis-Standard, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Davis-Standard, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $72,311 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, YSL Apparel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA 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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