Manufacturing · Naugatuck, CT

Electric Cable Compounds, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Electric Cable Compounds, INC. ranks #3,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$69,036
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #3,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. in Naugatuck, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,036. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Electric Cable Compounds, INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Wiretech INC in Commerce, CA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $69,070 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection: 59.1%
of violations were serious: #3,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$69,036
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Electric Cable Compounds, INC. runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$69,036 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Electric Cable Compounds, INC..

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Electric Cable Compounds, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,633 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($69,036 assessed).

How Electric Cable Compounds, INC. Compares

Electric Cable Compounds, INC.'s 4.40 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-12-08

Last Inspection

2019-07-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,807

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $13,807 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

59.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

13.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$101,876

Current Penalty Amount

$69,036

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,840 from the initial assessment of $101,876. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Electric Cable Compounds, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Electric Cable Compounds, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$69,036	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,807	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Electric Cable Compounds, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,036 here).

Quarrycut INC. $69,027 PA Midwest Specialty Products LLC $69,009 WI Wiretech INC $69,070 CA Trident Seafoods Corporation $69,000 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paragon Industries Inc 5 insp. Sapulpa, OK Bi-Qem, INC. 5 insp. Florence, MA Tangent Technologies LLC 5 insp. Montgomery, IL Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC 5 insp. Sherman, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quarrycut INC.

Parker Ford, PA

3 inspections $69,027

Marking Specialists Group

Buffalo Grove, IL

0 inspections $0

Midwest Specialty Products LLC

Winneconne, WI

5 inspections $69,009

6 inspections $69,070

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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 Electric Cable Compounds, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Electric Cable Compounds, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 5 inspections, including 13 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 Electric Cable Compounds, INC. have? ▼

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,036.

How many OSHA inspections has Electric Cable Compounds, INC. had? ▼

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-08 and the most recent on 2019-07-02. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Electric Cable Compounds, INC.? ▼

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. has been assessed $69,036 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,876 (a 32.2% reduction).

Does Electric Cable Compounds, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Electric Cable Compounds, INC. has 13 serious violations, and 3 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 Electric Cable Compounds, INC. operate in? ▼

Electric Cable Compounds, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Electric Cable Compounds, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Electric Cable Compounds, INC. ranks #3,166 (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 Electric Cable Compounds, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Electric Cable Compounds, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $69,036 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wiretech INC in Commerce, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $69,070 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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