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Good Sports, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Good Sports, INC. ranks #29,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty64% serious
$12,236
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Good Sports, INC. in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,236. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Good Sports, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, T&J Group INC. in Bridgeview, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,235 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#29,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Good Sports, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Good Sports, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,236 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Good Sports, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10IMECO CABLES AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Good Sports, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Good Sports, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Good Sports, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Good Sports, INC. is the #13,576 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,236).

How Good Sports, INC. Compares

Good Sports, INC.'s 3.67 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-20

Last Inspection

2016-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,079

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,079 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$24,165

Current Penalty Amount

$12,236

Penalty Reduction

49.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,929 from the initial assessment of $24,165. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Good Sports, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $12,236 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,079 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,236 here).

T&J Group INC. $12,235 IL Air Products & Chemicals, INC. $12,240 CA Orchids Paper Products Company-Pryor, Oklahoma Converting $12,240 OK Honeywell Aerospace $12,240 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engineered Textile Products, INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA Canton Drop Forge 3 insp. Canton, OH Pharmasol Corporation 3 insp. South Easton, MA Aacer Acquisition, LLC 3 insp. Peshtigo, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

T&J Group INC.
Bridgeview, IL
2 inspections $12,235
Air Products & Chemicals, INC.
Torrance, CA
2 inspections $12,240
Orchids Paper Products Company-Pryor, Oklahoma Converting
Pryor, OK
3 inspections $12,240
Honeywell Aerospace
Green Island, NY
3 inspections $12,240
Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation
Port Washington, WI
2 inspections $12,240

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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 Good Sports, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Good Sports, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Good Sports, INC. have? ▼
Good Sports, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,236.
How many OSHA inspections has Good Sports, INC. had? ▼
Good Sports, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-20 and the most recent on 2016-07-11. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Good Sports, INC.? ▼
Good Sports, INC. has been assessed $12,236 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,165 (a 49.4% reduction).
Does Good Sports, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Good Sports, 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 Good Sports, INC. operate in? ▼
Good Sports, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Good Sports, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Good Sports, INC. ranks #29,407 (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 Good Sports, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Good Sports, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,236 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, T&J Group INC. in Bridgeview, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,235 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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