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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$20,872
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#16,717
of 100,495 penalized employers

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. in Peterborough, NH has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,872. 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 Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Owens Brockway Glass Container INC. in Toano, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,875 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
83%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$20,872 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.

The federal enforcement record for New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. in Peterborough, NH includes 7 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 0.57 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (75.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $24,675 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $20,872 - a 15.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,982. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-02-10 to 2023-08-16, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2014-02-10

Last Inspection

2023-08-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,982

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,982 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

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

$24,675

Current Penalty Amount

$20,872

Penalty Reduction

15.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,803 from the initial assessment of $24,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $20,872 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,982 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 7 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 New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. have? ▼
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,872.
How many OSHA inspections has New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. had? ▼
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-10 and the most recent on 2023-08-16. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.? ▼
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. has been assessed $20,872 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,675 (a 15.4% reduction).
Does New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Hampshire Ball Bearings, 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 New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. operate in? ▼
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332991). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,872 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Owens Brockway Glass Container INC. in Toano, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,875 in current penalties.

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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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