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Instrument Sciences and Technology

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Instrument Sciences and Technology ranks #2,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$80,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Instrument Sciences and Technology in Middletown, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $80,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Instrument Sciences and Technology 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sciame Construction, LLC in New York, NY is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $80,000 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#2,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Instrument Sciences and Technology runs far above peers (11.8x 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

$80,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($80,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $80,000 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Instrument Sciences and Technology.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15C.R.H. ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JD CANDLER ROOFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NORRIS BROS. EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF EAST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRATE ROOFING & INST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NAVY CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOROUGH OF BERNARDSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D & J ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSSELL BANKSTON CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KV CONSTRUCTION 1, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHRIS MORRIS DBA CHR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ELFEGO LOPEZ HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VALERIE BURGESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OUTDOOR INSTALLATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GUSTAVO SANTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORTEGA CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOLID CONTRACTORS IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Instrument Sciences …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Instrument Sciences and Technology has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Instrument Sciences and Technology in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Instrument Sciences and Technology ranks #622 at $80,000 current penalty.

How Instrument Sciences and Technology Compares

Instrument Sciences and Technology's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-07

Last Inspection

2010-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $40,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$70,000

Current Penalty Amount

$80,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Instrument Sciences and Technology compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Instrument Sciences and Technology Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $80,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Instrument Sciences and Technology, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($80,000 here).

Sciame Construction, LLC $80,000 NY All Seasons Roofing, INC. $80,000 IL Juan Navarro $80,000 NE Francisco Esquivel Roofing $79,983 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lessard Brothers Construction, INC. 2 insp. Lewiston, ME C.R.H. Roofing LLC 2 insp. Columbia Station, OH JD Candler Roofing Company 2 insp. Grand Blanc, MI Norris Bros. Excavating LLC 2 insp. Crossville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sciame Construction, LLC
New York, NY
4 inspections $80,000
All Seasons Roofing, INC.
Waukegan, IL
2 inspections $80,000
Juan Navarro
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $80,000
Francisco Esquivel Roofing
Elkhorn, NE
3 inspections $79,983
Moises Degante
Dacula, GA
2 inspections $79,970

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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 Instrument Sciences and Technology safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Instrument Sciences and Technology's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Instrument Sciences and Technology have? ▼
Instrument Sciences and Technology has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $80,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Instrument Sciences and Technology had? ▼
Instrument Sciences and Technology has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-07 and the most recent on 2010-02-26. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Instrument Sciences and Technology? ▼
Instrument Sciences and Technology has been assessed $80,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Instrument Sciences and Technology have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Instrument Sciences and Technology has 12 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 Instrument Sciences and Technology operate in? ▼
Instrument Sciences and Technology operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Instrument Sciences and Technology rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Instrument Sciences and Technology ranks #2,526 (the top 5% 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 Instrument Sciences and Technology's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Instrument Sciences and Technology's total OSHA penalty of $80,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (11.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sciame Construction, LLC in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $80,000 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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