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Lovejoy Tool Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lovejoy Tool Company INC. ranks #53,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,316
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lovejoy Tool Company INC. in Springfield, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,316. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lovejoy Tool Company INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hostess Brands LLC in Emporia, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,313 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#53,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lovejoy Tool Company INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lovejoy Tool Company INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,316 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Lovejoy Tool Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED HOSPITAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GERMAN PELLETS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RBC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SCHAEFFLER TRANSMISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE ATLAS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GEM INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNYTITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OSHKOSH DOOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BELMONT SAUSAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARTZELL FAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17T3 MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CITY BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INNOVAR STRUCTURES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ALERIS ROLLED PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MACROCAP LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ENKEI FLORIDA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TYOGA CONTAINER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HYUNDAI TRANSYS GEOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Lovejoy Tool Company…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Lovejoy Tool Company INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Lovejoy Tool Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lovejoy Tool Company INC. ranks #22,493 at $5,316 current penalty.

How Lovejoy Tool Company INC. Compares

Lovejoy Tool Company INC.'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 runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-05-29

Last Inspection

2024-10-11

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,772

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,772 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$9,691

Current Penalty Amount

$5,316

Penalty Reduction

45.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,375 from the initial assessment of $9,691. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lovejoy Tool Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lovejoy Tool Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $5,316 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,772 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lovejoy Tool Company INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,316 here).

Rochester Machine Corporation $5,316 PA Mario Oliveira Enterprises, INC. $5,314 FL Reconserve of Georgia, INC. $5,314 GA Piston Automotive $5,313 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

United Hospital Supply Corporation 3 insp. Burlington, NJ German Pellets of Texas 3 insp. Port Arthur, TX RBC Industries, INC. 3 insp. Warwick, RI Hearthside Food Solutions LLC DBA Maker's Pride 3 insp. Kentwood, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rochester Machine Corporation
New Brighton, PA
4 inspections $5,316
Mario Oliveira Enterprises, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
3 inspections $5,314
Reconserve of Georgia, INC.
Flowery Branch, GA
2 inspections $5,314
Piston Automotive
Marion, OH
2 inspections $5,313
Hostess Brands LLC
Emporia, KS
2 inspections $5,313

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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 Lovejoy Tool Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lovejoy Tool Company INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lovejoy Tool Company INC. have? ▼
Lovejoy Tool Company INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,316.
How many OSHA inspections has Lovejoy Tool Company INC. had? ▼
Lovejoy Tool Company INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-29 and the most recent on 2024-10-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lovejoy Tool Company INC.? ▼
Lovejoy Tool Company INC. has been assessed $5,316 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,691 (a 45.1% reduction).
Does Lovejoy Tool Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lovejoy Tool Company INC. 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.
What industry does Lovejoy Tool Company INC. operate in? ▼
Lovejoy Tool Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333515). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lovejoy Tool Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lovejoy Tool Company INC. ranks #53,557 (the lower half 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 Lovejoy Tool Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lovejoy Tool Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,316 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hostess Brands LLC in Emporia, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,313 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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