Manufacturing · East Providence, RI

Ocean State CPL, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ocean State CPL, INC. ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,250
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ocean State CPL, INC. in East Providence, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,250. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ocean State CPL, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Johns Manville in Edison, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,250 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 37.5%
of violations were serious: #66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Ocean State CPL, INC.

$3,250
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ocean State CPL, INC. runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,250 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Ocean State CPL, INC..

Ocean State CPL, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Ocean State CPL, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ocean State CPL, INC. sits at penalty rank #26,690 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,250 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,250 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ocean State CPL, INC. Compares

Ocean State CPL, INC.'s 4.00 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 well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-27

Last Inspection

2011-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,625 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

37.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,430

Current Penalty Amount

$3,250

Penalty Reduction

65.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,250

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,180 from the initial assessment of $9,430. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ocean State CPL, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ocean State CPL, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,250	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,625	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ocean State CPL, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,250 here).

Johns Manville $3,250 NJ Corson Fabricating LLC $3,250 MI Marathon Petroleum Company, LP $3,250 UT Manson Manufacturing LLC DBA Tomco Manufacturing $3,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morrilton Packing Company, INC. 2 insp. Morrilton, AR Buchman Lumber Company LLC 2 insp. Springbrook, WI Barry Callebaut USA, L.L.C. 2 insp. Pennsauken, NJ Profusion Industries, LLC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corson Fabricating LLC

Saint Clair, MI

3 inspections $3,250

Marathon Petroleum Company, LP

Salt Lake City, UT

3 inspections $3,250

Manson Manufacturing LLC DBA Tomco Manufacturing

Wixom, MI

2 inspections $3,250

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What to do with this record

Use Ocean State CPL, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Ocean State CPL, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Ocean State CPL, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ocean State CPL, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Ocean State CPL, INC. have? ▼

Ocean State CPL, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,250.

How many OSHA inspections has Ocean State CPL, INC. had? ▼

Ocean State CPL, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-27 and the most recent on 2011-05-25. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ocean State CPL, INC.? ▼

Ocean State CPL, INC. has been assessed $3,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,430 (a 65.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Ocean State CPL, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ocean State CPL, 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.

Has Ocean State CPL, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ocean State CPL, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Ocean State CPL, INC. operate in? ▼

Ocean State CPL, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Ocean State CPL, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Ocean State CPL, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Ocean State CPL, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ocean State CPL, INC. ranks #66,402 (the lower 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 Ocean State CPL, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ocean State CPL, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,250 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, Johns Manville in Edison, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,250 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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