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Fairfield Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairfield Industries, INC. ranks #25,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$14,290
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairfield Industries, INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,290. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairfield Industries, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Heritage Products INC. in Crawfordsville, IN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,290 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#25,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fairfield Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fairfield Industries, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,290 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Fairfield Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DE NEMOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GEORGIA PACIFIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PINOVA, (DE) INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WAWONA FROZEN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14C. L. HAUTHAWAY & SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27INTERTAPE POLYMER GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KEN FORGING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STANDARD FURNITURE M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MAGNOLIA WINDOWS & D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ABC TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLARK EQUIPMENT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DARLING INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GWINNETT LUMBER REMA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16VALLOUREC STAR, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SYPRIS TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TUSCALOOSA LUMBER RE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INDUSTRIAL STEEL FAB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Fairfield Industries…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32
Fairfield Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Fairfield Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fairfield Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #11,909 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,290 assessed).

How Fairfield Industries, INC. Compares

Fairfield Industries, INC.'s 10.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2014-11-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,763

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $4,763 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.3% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$27,950

Current Penalty Amount

$14,290

Penalty Reduction

48.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,660 from the initial assessment of $27,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Fairfield Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $14,290 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,763 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairfield Industries, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,290 here).

Heritage Products INC. $14,290 IN Tortilleria Santa Fe INC $14,290 CA Barrel 53 Cooperage $14,287 AR Superior Farms $14,296 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & CO., INC. 3 insp. LA Porte, TX Georgia Pacific 3 insp. Big Island, VA Pinova, (DE) INC. 3 insp. Brunswick, GA Wawona Frozen Foods 3 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heritage Products INC.
Crawfordsville, IN
3 inspections $14,290
Tortilleria Santa Fe INC
Chula Vista, CA
2 inspections $14,290
Ena Fashion
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Bakery King
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Barrel 53 Cooperage
Dennard, AR
2 inspections $14,287

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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 Fairfield Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fairfield Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 26 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 Fairfield Industries, INC. have? ▼
Fairfield Industries, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairfield Industries, INC. had? ▼
Fairfield Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2014-11-13. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairfield Industries, INC.? ▼
Fairfield Industries, INC. has been assessed $14,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,950 (a 48.9% reduction).
Does Fairfield Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fairfield Industries, INC. has 26 serious violations, and 2 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 Fairfield Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Fairfield Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fairfield Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairfield Industries, INC. ranks #25,329 (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 Fairfield Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fairfield Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,290 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heritage Products INC. in Crawfordsville, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,290 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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