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Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC ranks #10,350 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty97% serious
$30,370
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,350
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC in Hamden, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,370. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,350 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 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, Murdock Webbing Company, INC. in Central Falls, RI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $30,378 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
96.7%
of violations were serious
#10,350
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.0 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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,370 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.317.432.547.662.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIRACAPO PIZZA COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32B & B LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60TRI-STATE ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32COLLEEN & HERB ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9USA HARNESS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEAULIEU GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELEVATOR DOORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROSS TRAILERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATI FOIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41USS POSCO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOUSEHOLD METALS INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUPERIOR CONCRETE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EMPIRE CHEESE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERSEN USA PTT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDY BUTTON MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DUO FORM ACQUISITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANIFOLD & PHALOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Meyer Wire & Cable C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC is the #5,146 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($30,370).

How Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC Compares

Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC's 15.00 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-14

Last Inspection

2022-11-02

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,185

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $15,185 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

96.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.3% 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

$59,345

Current Penalty Amount

$30,370

Penalty Reduction

48.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,975 from the initial assessment of $59,345. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $30,370 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,185 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,370 here).

Huy Fong Foods, INC. $30,375 CA Murdock Webbing Company, INC. $30,378 RI Great Southern Wood-PA, INC. $30,351 PA Rontex America INC. $30,344 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods 2 insp. Gurnee, IL B & B Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Jamesville, NY Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 insp. Ashland, PA Kittrich Corporation 2 insp. Buford, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Huy Fong Foods, INC.
Irwindale, CA
2 inspections $30,375
Cascades Tissue Group-Pennsylvania
Pittston, PA
0 inspections $0
Murdock Webbing Company, INC.
Central Falls, RI
4 inspections $30,378
A2 Fashion
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Guero's Pallets
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 2 inspections, including 29 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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC have? ▼
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,370.
How many OSHA inspections has Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC had? ▼
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-14 and the most recent on 2022-11-02. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC? ▼
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC has been assessed $30,370 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,345 (a 48.8% reduction).
Does Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC has 29 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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC 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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC ranks #10,350 (the top 10% 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 Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meyer Wire & Cable Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,370 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Murdock Webbing Company, INC. in Central Falls, RI is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,378 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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