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Phillips-Moldex Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phillips-Moldex Company ranks #38,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$8,995
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phillips-Moldex Company in Putnam, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,995. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phillips-Moldex Company 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Hart Mechanical & Electrical Contractors, INC in Perkasie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,997 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#38,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Phillips-Moldex Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phillips-Moldex Company runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,995 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Phillips-Moldex Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RED HEN BREAD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GT TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AVEKA NUTRA PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A&E CLEANING AND GRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PEPSI BEVERAGES COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TARAZI SPECIALTY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRADY ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OLM FOOD SOLUTIONS (…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNSHINE MINTING NEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROCK STEEL & WIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PIKE FEEDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ROGER WOOD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MAPLE ISLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AUTOLIV ASP, INC.-PRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BYRNES & KIEFER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASTERBLEND INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Phillips-Moldex Comp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Phillips-Moldex Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Phillips-Moldex Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Phillips-Moldex Company ranks #17,045 at $8,995 current penalty.

How Phillips-Moldex Company Compares

Phillips-Moldex Company's 3.50 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-29

Last Inspection

2016-01-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,498

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,498 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$16,551

Current Penalty Amount

$8,995

Penalty Reduction

45.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,556 from the initial assessment of $16,551. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Phillips-Moldex Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Phillips-Moldex Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $8,995 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,498 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phillips-Moldex Company, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,995 here).

Heartland Steel Products West LLC $8,995 CA Leviat a CRH Company $8,995 TX Irvine Wood Recovery, INC. $8,995 OH Hart Mechanical & Electrical Contractors, INC $8,997 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Anheuser-Busch, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Red Hen Bread LLC 2 insp. Elmhurst, IL GT Technologies 2 insp. Toledo, OH Cleveland Steel Container Corporation 2 insp. Streetsboro, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heartland Steel Products West LLC
Lodi, CA
5 inspections $8,995
Leviat a CRH Company
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $8,995
Irvine Wood Recovery, INC.
Miamiville, OH
2 inspections $8,995
Hart Mechanical & Electrical Contractors, INC
Perkasie, PA
3 inspections $8,997
BK Plastics Industry, INC.
Odessa, FL
3 inspections $8,997

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What to do with this record

Use Phillips-Moldex Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Phillips-Moldex Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phillips-Moldex Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Phillips-Moldex Company have? ▼
Phillips-Moldex Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,995.
How many OSHA inspections has Phillips-Moldex Company had? ▼
Phillips-Moldex Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-29 and the most recent on 2016-01-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phillips-Moldex Company? ▼
Phillips-Moldex Company has been assessed $8,995 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,551 (a 45.7% reduction).
Does Phillips-Moldex Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phillips-Moldex Company has 4 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 Phillips-Moldex Company operate in? ▼
Phillips-Moldex Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Phillips-Moldex Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phillips-Moldex Company ranks #38,308 (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 Phillips-Moldex Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phillips-Moldex Company's total OSHA penalty of $8,995 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, Hart Mechanical & Electrical Contractors, INC in Perkasie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,997 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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