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Green Mountain Knitting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Green Mountain Knitting, INC. ranks #29,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty45% serious
$12,164
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Green Mountain Knitting, INC. in Swanton, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,164. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Green Mountain Knitting, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Mound Technologies, INC. in Springboro, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,160 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#29,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Green Mountain Knitting, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Green Mountain Knitting, 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

$12,164 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 Green Mountain Knitting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRAZER & JONES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32GERMAN PELLETS TEXAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HORIZON BIOFUELS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ATLAS TUBE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ACERO JUNCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42VAN-ROB TECUMSEH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23JMJ CASEWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AFC TRADING & WHOLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BAYSIDE BOATWORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24RD FOOD MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RCS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29TRINITY RIVER TIMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HANOVER PREST PAVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTEGRA-CAST INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20D.W. ACCOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MAPLEHURST BAKERIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ORION LAND MARK PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC AWARDS METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTROCK SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Green Mountain Knitt…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Green Mountain Knitting, INC. has 2 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.

Green Mountain Knitting, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Green Mountain Knitting, INC. is the #13,632 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,164).

How Green Mountain Knitting, INC. Compares

Green Mountain Knitting, INC.'s 5.50 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-08-15

Last Inspection

2025-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,082

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,082 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$34,476

Current Penalty Amount

$12,164

Penalty Reduction

64.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,312 from the initial assessment of $34,476. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Green Mountain Knitting, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Green Mountain Knitting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $12,164 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,082 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Green Mountain Knitting, INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,164 here).

Formtek, INC. $12,165 ME Ring-O-Matic, INC. $12,163 IA Mound Technologies, INC. $12,160 OH JDJ Operations, LLC $12,168 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frazer & Jones, LLC 2 insp. Syracuse, NY German Pellets Texas, LLC 2 insp. Port Arthur, TX Horizon Biofuels INC 2 insp. Fremont, NE Atlas Tube 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Formtek, INC.
Clinton, ME
2 inspections $12,165
Ring-O-Matic, INC.
Pella, IA
2 inspections $12,163
Mound Technologies, INC.
Springboro, OH
3 inspections $12,160
JDJ Operations, LLC
Moultrie, GA
2 inspections $12,168
Jennmar Sanshell LLC
Oak Hill, WV
2 inspections $12,168

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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 Green Mountain Knitting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Green Mountain Knitting, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Green Mountain Knitting, INC. have? ▼
Green Mountain Knitting, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,164.
How many OSHA inspections has Green Mountain Knitting, INC. had? ▼
Green Mountain Knitting, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-15 and the most recent on 2025-08-19. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Green Mountain Knitting, INC.? ▼
Green Mountain Knitting, INC. has been assessed $12,164 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,476 (a 64.7% reduction).
Does Green Mountain Knitting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Green Mountain Knitting, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 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 Green Mountain Knitting, INC. operate in? ▼
Green Mountain Knitting, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Green Mountain Knitting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Green Mountain Knitting, INC. ranks #29,549 (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 Green Mountain Knitting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Green Mountain Knitting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,164 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mound Technologies, INC. in Springboro, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,160 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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