Manufacturing · Hartford, CT

Jarosz Welding CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jarosz Welding CO. INC. ranks #712 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty78% serious
$172,196
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#712
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jarosz Welding CO. INC. in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $172,196. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jarosz Welding CO. INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #712 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sierra Pacific Industries in Lincoln, CA is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $172,345 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
78.1%
of violations were serious
#712
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jarosz Welding CO. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jarosz Welding CO. INC. runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$172,196 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($172,196) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $172,196 $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 Jarosz Welding CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAR-JAC POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7BOUNDARY FENCE & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32KALAHARI MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TORTILLAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26PIERCAN USA INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18FILMTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MURDOCK WEBBING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ASPHALT REFINING & T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16INTERNATIONAL INK CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15FOUNDATION INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TRENTON FORGING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LETICA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13TRIALCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10IDEAL WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HOLSUM BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12JASPER LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL VILLAGES LON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PACOR INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SANCTUARY MEDICINALS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Jarosz Welding CO. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Jarosz Welding CO. INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Jarosz Welding CO. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Jarosz Welding CO. INC. is the #386 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($172,196).

How Jarosz Welding CO. INC. Compares

Jarosz Welding CO. INC.'s 8.00 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 far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-08-08

Last Inspection

2016-06-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,049

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $43,049 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

78.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

12.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

9.4% 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

$191,600

Current Penalty Amount

$172,196

Penalty Reduction

10.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,404 from the initial assessment of $191,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Jarosz Welding CO. INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jarosz Welding CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $172,196 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,049 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarosz Welding CO. INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jarosz Welding CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 25 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 Jarosz Welding CO. INC. have?
Jarosz Welding CO. INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $172,196.
How many OSHA inspections has Jarosz Welding CO. INC. had?
Jarosz Welding CO. INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-08 and the most recent on 2016-06-16. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jarosz Welding CO. INC.?
Jarosz Welding CO. INC. has been assessed $172,196 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $191,600 (a 10.1% reduction).
Does Jarosz Welding CO. INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jarosz Welding CO. INC. has 25 serious violations, and 4 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 Jarosz Welding CO. INC. operate in?
Jarosz Welding CO. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jarosz Welding CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jarosz Welding CO. INC. ranks #712 (the top 1% 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 Jarosz Welding CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Jarosz Welding CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $172,196 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sierra Pacific Industries in Lincoln, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $172,345 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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