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Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. ranks #30,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,934
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. in Leominster, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,934. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ramco Specialties, INC. in Hudson, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,934 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$11,934 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.555.082.6110.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACCURATE ENERGETIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 105PRINCE ERACHEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56KTI INC DBA RIALTO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PALLET LOGISTICS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRANSPORTATION & TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58OLD BRIDGE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE LAKEWOOD BRICK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INTERNATIONAL PAPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THYBAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SCHAD BOILER SETTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEX PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FUSION FURNITURE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI TEMP NORTHLAKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KELLY WEBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RICHMOND BAKING OF G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IMPERIAL RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE TAPCO TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Mexichem Specialty C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. has 2 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.

Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. sits at penalty rank #13,896 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,934 assessed).

How Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. Compares

Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-22

Last Inspection

2024-02-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,967

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,967 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$23,868

Current Penalty Amount

$11,934

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,934 from the initial assessment of $23,868. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $11,934 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,967 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,934 here).

Ramco Specialties, INC. $11,934 OH 815 Pallets INC. $11,934 IL Spring Metal Recycling,LLC $11,934 GA Rogers Corporation $11,935 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC 2 insp. MC Ewen, TN Prince Erachem LLC 2 insp. New Johnsonville, TN Kti INC DBA Rialto Concrete Products 2 insp. Rialto, CA Pallet Logistics of America, LLC 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ramco Specialties, INC.
Hudson, OH
2 inspections $11,934
815 Pallets INC.
Richmond, IL
3 inspections $11,934
Spring Metal Recycling,LLC
Atlanta, GA
3 inspections $11,934
Rogers Corporation
Woodstock, CT
2 inspections $11,935
WHS Homes, INC.
Claremont, NH
4 inspections $11,935

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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 Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. have? ▼
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,934.
How many OSHA inspections has Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. had? ▼
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-22 and the most recent on 2024-02-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.? ▼
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. has been assessed $11,934 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,868 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mexichem Specialty Compounds, 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 Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. operate in? ▼
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC. ranks #30,202 (the upper 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 Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mexichem Specialty Compounds, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,934 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramco Specialties, INC. in Hudson, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,934 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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