Manufacturing · Chelmsford, MA

Dielectric Sciences, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dielectric Sciences, INC. ranks #17,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,326
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #17,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dielectric Sciences, INC. in Chelmsford, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,326. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dielectric Sciences, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,184 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chief Fabrication in Grand Island, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,326 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 77.8%
of violations were serious: #17,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$20,326
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Dielectric Sciences, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,326 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Dielectric Sciences, INC..

Dielectric Sciences, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Dielectric Sciences, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dielectric Sciences, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,329 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,326 assessed).

How Dielectric Sciences, INC. Compares

Dielectric Sciences, INC.'s 4.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-03-28

Last Inspection

2023-03-02

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $10,163 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

77.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$33,776

Current Penalty Amount

$20,326

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,450 from the initial assessment of $33,776. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dielectric Sciences, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dielectric Sciences, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,326	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,163	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dielectric Sciences, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,326 here).

Chief Fabrication $20,326 NE Fermer Precision INC. $20,325 NY Warnock Food Products, INC $20,325 CA Pro-Pak Industries, INC. $20,328 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hppe LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC. 2 insp. Burwell, NE Apex Homes INC. 2 insp. Middleburg, PA Trim-Lok INC. 2 insp. Buena Park, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chief Fabrication

Grand Island, NE

2 inspections $20,326

Fermer Precision INC.

Ilion, NY

4 inspections $20,325

Warnock Food Products, INC

Madera, CA

5 inspections $20,325

Pro-Pak Industries, INC.

Maumee, OH

2 inspections $20,328

Sun Valley Millwork, Inc

Phoenix, AZ

2 inspections $2,500

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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 Dielectric Sciences, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dielectric Sciences, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Dielectric Sciences, INC. have? ▼

Dielectric Sciences, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,326.

How many OSHA inspections has Dielectric Sciences, INC. had? ▼

Dielectric Sciences, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-28 and the most recent on 2023-03-02. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dielectric Sciences, INC.? ▼

Dielectric Sciences, INC. has been assessed $20,326 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,776 (a 39.8% reduction).

Does Dielectric Sciences, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dielectric Sciences, 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.

What industry does Dielectric Sciences, INC. operate in? ▼

Dielectric Sciences, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335931). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Dielectric Sciences, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dielectric Sciences, INC. ranks #17,184 (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 Dielectric Sciences, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dielectric Sciences, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,326 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chief Fabrication in Grand Island, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,326 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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