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High Purity New England, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), High Purity New England, INC. has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,699
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,581
of 100,495 penalized employers

High Purity New England, INC. in Smithfield, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,699. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected High Purity New England, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, N2 Services Inc in Jacksonville, FL is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How High Purity New England, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows High Purity New England, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$2,699 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About High Purity New England, INC.

The federal enforcement record for High Purity New England, INC. in Smithfield, RI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $5,398 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,699 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,350. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,350 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-10-29 to 2019-10-29, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-29

Last Inspection

2019-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,334

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,334.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$5,398

Current Penalty Amount

$2,699

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,699 from the initial assessment of $5,398. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How High Purity New England, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,618 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric High Purity New England, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 5 1.2
Total Penalty $2,699 $1,350
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $2,334
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is High Purity New England, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, High Purity New England, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does High Purity New England, INC. have? ▼
High Purity New England, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,699.
How many OSHA inspections has High Purity New England, INC. had? ▼
High Purity New England, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-29 and the most recent on 2019-10-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for High Purity New England, INC.? ▼
High Purity New England, INC. has been assessed $2,699 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,398 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does High Purity New England, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. High Purity New England, INC. has 4 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 High Purity New England, INC. operate in? ▼
High Purity New England, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541690). This industry has 3,618 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,092 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
How does High Purity New England, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
High Purity New England, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,699 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,350 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, N2 Services Inc in Jacksonville, FL is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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