Manufacturing · Waterbury, CT

Luvata Waterbury, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Luvata Waterbury, INC. ranks #16,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$20,562
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

Luvata Waterbury, INC. in Waterbury, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,562. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Luvata Waterbury, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Maf Industries INC in Traver, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,560 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#16,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Luvata Waterbury, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Luvata Waterbury, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,562 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Luvata Waterbury, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAUTOMATED CONVEYOR S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LY BROTHERS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALUMAX, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PALLET SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MATTHEWS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TFC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15COOK SAN FRANCISCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DEARBORN BORTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLLIER METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONTEMPORARY GLASS T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7J & M PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17COASTAL SUNBELT ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34D & S MACHINE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THOMAS COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AXIOM ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GEAR HEADQUARTERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Luvata Waterbury, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Luvata Waterbury, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Luvata Waterbury, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Luvata Waterbury, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,222 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,562 assessed).

How Luvata Waterbury, INC. Compares

Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s 1.33 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-06-21

Last Inspection

2023-04-14

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,854

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $6,854 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$29,700

Current Penalty Amount

$20,562

Penalty Reduction

30.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,138 from the initial assessment of $29,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Luvata Waterbury, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Luvata Waterbury, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $20,562 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,854 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,562 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Compare Luvata Waterbury, INC. vs Maf Industries INC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Luvata Waterbury, INC. against Maf Industries INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Luvata Waterbury, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Luvata Waterbury, INC. have?
Luvata Waterbury, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,562.
How many OSHA inspections has Luvata Waterbury, INC. had?
Luvata Waterbury, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-21 and the most recent on 2023-04-14. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Luvata Waterbury, INC.?
Luvata Waterbury, INC. has been assessed $20,562 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,700 (a 30.8% reduction).
Does Luvata Waterbury, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Luvata Waterbury, INC. has 3 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 Luvata Waterbury, INC. operate in?
Luvata Waterbury, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Luvata Waterbury, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Luvata Waterbury, INC. ranks #16,955 (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 Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Luvata Waterbury, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,562 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maf Industries INC in Traver, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,560 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.