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Knowlton Technologies LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knowlton Technologies LLC ranks #22,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,824
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Knowlton Technologies LLC in Watertown, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,824. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $80,582 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $80,582 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. For comparison, Kraft Heinz Company in Dover, DE is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $96,452 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#22,750
of 99,447 penalized employers
$80,582
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $81K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($81K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Knowlton Technologies LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Knowlton Technologies LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,824 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Knowlton Technologies LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLDCASTLE LAWN & GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51KEY AUTOMOTIVE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSURA WINDOWS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JYC AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ROBINSON PHARMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELKHART PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCI ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUSTIC BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRICON PRECAST LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WIX FILTRATION CORP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ROBERT MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL COATING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS INTERNAL PIPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F&B RUBBERIZED, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KDM ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MILWAUKEE COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE POWDERED ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLADIO MOULDINGS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Knowlton Technologies LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Knowlton Technologies LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Knowlton Technologies LLC ranks #10,808 at $15,824 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Knowlton Technologies LLC at rank #398 of 4,429 employers ($80,582 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,824 OSHA penalties plus $80,582 WHD back wages (83.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Knowlton Technologies LLC Compares

Knowlton Technologies LLC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-05-21

Last Inspection

2022-02-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,912

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,912 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,401

Current Penalty Amount

$15,824

Penalty Reduction

29.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$96,406

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,577 from the initial assessment of $22,401. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$80,582
Employees Affected
126
WHD Violations
127
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$640
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$80,582

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Knowlton Technologies LLC owed $80,582 in back wages to 126 employees across 1 case and 127 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Knowlton Technologies LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Knowlton Technologies LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $15,824 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,912 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Knowlton Technologies LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,824 here).

Trew Industrial Wheels, INC. $15,825 TN All Packaging Company, INC. $15,823 MO Wells Enterprises $15,826 IA Universal Production Corporation $15,822 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, INC. 2 insp. Shady Dale, GA Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors 2 insp. Lakeland, FL Assura Windows and Doors, LLC 2 insp. Pompano Beach, FL Reddy Ice Corporation 2 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Matalco US, INC
Canton, OH
3 inspections $96,383
Kraft Heinz Company
Dover, DE
3 inspections $96,452
Georgia Pacific
Big Island, VA
3 inspections $96,471
Tema North America, LLC
Kearneysville, WV
7 inspections $96,327
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC
Ferndale, MI
13 inspections $96,520

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What to do with this record

Use Knowlton Technologies LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Knowlton Technologies LLC against Matalco US, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Knowlton Technologies LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Knowlton Technologies LLC also carries $80,582 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Knowlton Technologies LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Knowlton Technologies LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Knowlton Technologies LLC have? ▼
Knowlton Technologies LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,824.
How many OSHA inspections has Knowlton Technologies LLC had? ▼
Knowlton Technologies LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-05-21 and the most recent on 2022-02-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knowlton Technologies LLC? ▼
Knowlton Technologies LLC has been assessed $15,824 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,401 (a 29.4% reduction). Additionally, $80,582 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Knowlton Technologies LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Knowlton Technologies LLC has 2 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.
Has Knowlton Technologies LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Knowlton Technologies LLC, resulting in $80,582 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Knowlton Technologies LLC operate in? ▼
Knowlton Technologies LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Knowlton Technologies LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Knowlton Technologies LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $80,582 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Knowlton Technologies LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Knowlton Technologies LLC ranks #22,750 (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 Knowlton Technologies LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Knowlton Technologies LLC's total OSHA penalty of $15,824 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kraft Heinz Company in Dover, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $96,452 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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