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Rex Forge Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rex Forge Division ranks #26,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$13,446
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rex Forge Division in Plantsville, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,446. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rex Forge Division 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.M. Howell & Company in Elmira, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,447 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
71.0%
of violations were serious
#26,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rex Forge Division compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rex Forge Division sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,446 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rex Forge Division.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARDELL CABINETRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASBARRE PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIDON-BEKAERT THE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ARTISAN INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30BECTON, DICKINSON AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SPARTAN TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PARALLEL33 LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HENKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUTOMATED MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER FORGE, DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED FILTRATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITGO REFINING & CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HARDWOODS, MATS, & B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TANK COMPONENTS INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Rex Forge Division, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31
Rex Forge Division has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Rex Forge Division in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Rex Forge Division sits at penalty rank #12,562 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,446 assessed).

How Rex Forge Division Compares

Rex Forge Division's 10.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-08

Last Inspection

2012-02-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $4,482 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

71.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

29.0% 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

$30,360

Current Penalty Amount

$13,446

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,914 from the initial assessment of $30,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rex Forge Division compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rex Forge Division Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $13,446 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,482 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rex Forge Division, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,446 here).

County Materials CORP. $13,446 WI F.M. Howell & Company $13,447 NY Roush Industries $13,450 MI Western Industrial Machining, INC. $13,441 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Cardell Cabinetry, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Kraft Heinz Company 3 insp. Dover, DE Gasbarre Products, INC. 3 insp. Saint Marys, PA Bway Corporation 3 insp. Bryan, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

County Materials CORP.
Janesville, WI
2 inspections $13,446
F.M. Howell & Company
Elmira, NY
3 inspections $13,447
Roush Industries
Allen Park, MI
4 inspections $13,450
Western Industrial Machining, INC.
Hampstead, MD
3 inspections $13,441
SWM
Middletown, DE
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Rex Forge Division against County Materials CORP., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Rex Forge Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rex Forge Division's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 3 inspections, including 22 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 Rex Forge Division have? ▼
Rex Forge Division has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,446.
How many OSHA inspections has Rex Forge Division had? ▼
Rex Forge Division has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-08 and the most recent on 2012-02-15. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rex Forge Division? ▼
Rex Forge Division has been assessed $13,446 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,360 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Rex Forge Division have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rex Forge Division has 22 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 Rex Forge Division operate in? ▼
Rex Forge Division operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rex Forge Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rex Forge Division ranks #26,937 (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 Rex Forge Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rex Forge Division's total OSHA penalty of $13,446 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.M. Howell & Company in Elmira, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,447 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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