Manufacturing · Jaffrey, NH

New England Wood Pellet, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New England Wood Pellet, LLC ranks #1,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty33% serious
$107,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,537
of 99,447 penalized employers

New England Wood Pellet, LLC in Jaffrey, NH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $107,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New England Wood Pellet, LLC 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clegg Steel INC in Orem, UT is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#1,537
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New England Wood Pellet, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New England Wood Pellet, LLC runs far above peers (6.8x 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

$107,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($107,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $107,000 $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 New England Wood Pellet, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0017.935.753.671.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSAL CONCRETE P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 68ASSOCIATED SPRING - …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49UTCRAS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 50MIDWEST SPECIALTY PR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34BAE SYSTEMS SAN DIEG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14OEG BUILDING MATERIA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MRC POLYMERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TURANO KNEAD DOUGH B…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTA FOAM FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19BOSTON WHALER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11COLUMBIA NORTHWEST, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15HARBOR STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 40MATENAER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TRAIL KING INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12GOLDEN ROD BROILERS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3PHILIP MORRIS USA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JIUDICY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MOMENTIVE PERFORMANC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23VERTIS COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12COILING TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33New England Wood Pel…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
New England Wood Pellet, LLC has 5 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.

New England Wood Pellet, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, New England Wood Pellet, LLC sits at penalty rank #832 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($107,000 assessed).

How New England Wood Pellet, LLC Compares

New England Wood Pellet, LLC's 0.60 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 far above peers (6.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-10-21

Last Inspection

2013-07-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $21,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

66.7% 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

$147,000

Current Penalty Amount

$107,000

Penalty Reduction

27.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,000 from the initial assessment of $147,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How New England Wood Pellet, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New England Wood Pellet, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $107,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,400 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New England Wood Pellet, LLC, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($107,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 New England Wood Pellet, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, New England Wood Pellet, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 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 New England Wood Pellet, LLC have?
New England Wood Pellet, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $107,000.
How many OSHA inspections has New England Wood Pellet, LLC had?
New England Wood Pellet, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-21 and the most recent on 2013-07-16. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New England Wood Pellet, LLC?
New England Wood Pellet, LLC has been assessed $107,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $147,000 (a 27.2% reduction).
Does New England Wood Pellet, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. New England Wood Pellet, LLC has 1 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 New England Wood Pellet, LLC operate in?
New England Wood Pellet, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321219). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New England Wood Pellet, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New England Wood Pellet, LLC ranks #1,537 (the top 5% 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 New England Wood Pellet, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
New England Wood Pellet, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $107,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clegg Steel INC in Orem, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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