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Industrial Heater Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Heater Corporation ranks #13,628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$24,700
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Heater Corporation in Cheshire, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Heater Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 16.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 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, Grove Industries INC in Bensenville, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,700 in current penalties.

16.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#13,628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Industrial Heater Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Heater Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$24,700 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Industrial Heater Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BHARAT FORGE AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN MIDSTREAM PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Industrial Heater Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33
Industrial Heater Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Industrial Heater Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Industrial Heater Corporation ranks #6,661 at $24,700 current penalty.

How Industrial Heater Corporation Compares

Industrial Heater Corporation's 16.50 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-18

Last Inspection

2011-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.5 violations per visit. That's $12,350 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$52,500

Current Penalty Amount

$24,700

Penalty Reduction

53.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,800 from the initial assessment of $52,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Industrial Heater Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Heater Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 33 8.0
Total Penalty $24,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,350 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Heater Corporation, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,700 here).

Forming Technologies LLC $24,700 MI Southfresh Aquaculture, LLC $24,700 AL Grove Industries INC $24,700 IL Clinton's Ditch Cooperative CO., INC. $24,699 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Nonwovens CORP. 2 insp. Hauppauge, NY Huntington Solutions LLC 2 insp. Radford, VA Purpose Built Brands 2 insp. Gurnee, IL Southern Foods Group, LLC DBA Meadow Gold Dairies 2 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Forming Technologies LLC
Muskegon, MI
4 inspections $24,700
Southfresh Aquaculture, LLC
Eutaw, AL
2 inspections $24,700
Grove Industries INC
Bensenville, IL
2 inspections $24,700
Tri Town Precision Plastics, INC
Deep River, CT
2 inspections $24,700
Clinton's Ditch Cooperative CO., INC.
Cicero, NY
5 inspections $24,699

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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 Industrial Heater Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Heater Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 2 inspections, including 27 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 Industrial Heater Corporation have? ▼
Industrial Heater Corporation has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Heater Corporation had? ▼
Industrial Heater Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-18 and the most recent on 2011-04-06. This averages 16.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Heater Corporation? ▼
Industrial Heater Corporation has been assessed $24,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,500 (a 53.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Heater Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Heater Corporation has 27 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 Industrial Heater Corporation operate in? ▼
Industrial Heater Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Heater Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Heater Corporation ranks #13,628 (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 Industrial Heater Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Heater Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $24,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Grove Industries INC in Bensenville, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,700 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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