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Manufacturing · Contoocook, NH

Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC ranks #16,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$20,700
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#16,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC in Contoocook, NH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Mars Petcare US INC. in San Bernardino, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,700 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#16,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,700 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIO STONE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21KUMI MANUFACTURING A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12REPET INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17INTEPLAST GROUP, LTD., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15ELDOR AUTOMOTIVE POW…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11REINKE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11POROUS MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27BURGAFLEX NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9GATTO INDUSTRIAL PLA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13WESTWIND LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23NORTH ATLANTIC CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CANTEX INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED WELDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31ROGERS FOAM CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11THYSSENKRUPP CRANKSH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MARBLE PALACE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SWIFT PREPARED FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4B & C CABINETS & MIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12VIBRACOUSTIC USA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Prototek Sheetmetal …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC ranks #8,161 at $20,700 current penalty.

How Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC Compares

Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC's 3.40 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-05-29

Last Inspection

2019-07-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $4,140 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$52,150

Current Penalty Amount

$20,700

Penalty Reduction

60.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,450 from the initial assessment of $52,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $20,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,140 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,700 here).

International Paper Company $20,700 GA Elgin Industries, INC. $20,700 IL Fantasy Cookie Corporation $20,700 CA Drexel Chemical Company $20,700 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rio Stone Products, INC. 5 insp. McAllen, TX J. R. Simplot Company 5 insp. Pocatello, ID Kumi Manufacturing Alabama, LLC 5 insp. Clanton, AL Repet INC 5 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Paper Company
Savannah, GA
5 inspections $20,700
Elgin Industries, INC.
Elgin, IL
3 inspections $20,700
Fantasy Cookie Corporation
Sylmar, CA
2 inspections $20,700
Drexel Chemical Company
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $20,700
Mars Petcare US INC.
San Bernardino, CA
2 inspections $20,700

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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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC have? ▼
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC had? ▼
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-29 and the most recent on 2019-07-31. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC? ▼
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC has been assessed $20,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,150 (a 60.3% reduction).
Does Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC has 11 serious violations, and 1 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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC operate in? ▼
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC ranks #16,850 (the top quarter 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 Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mars Petcare US INC. in San Bernardino, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,700 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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