Manufacturing · Northbridge, MA

Riverdale Mills Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riverdale Mills Corporation ranks #21,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty94% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,050
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #21,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Riverdale Mills Corporation in Northbridge, MA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Riverdale Mills Corporation 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Edaron, INC. in Holyoke, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,049 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 93.8%
of violations were serious: #21,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$17,050
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Riverdale Mills Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,050 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Riverdale Mills Corporation.

Riverdale Mills Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Riverdale Mills Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Riverdale Mills Corporation is the #10,018 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,050).

How Riverdale Mills Corporation Compares

Riverdale Mills Corporation'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-12-20

Last Inspection

2019-06-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,263 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

93.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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

$147,806

Current Penalty Amount

$17,050

Penalty Reduction

88.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $130,756 from the initial assessment of $147,806. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Riverdale Mills Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Riverdale Mills Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$17,050	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,263	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Riverdale Mills Corporation, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,050 here).

Franco Whole Foods LLC $17,050 CA Titan Trailer Manufacturing INC $17,050 KS Lite Metals Company $17,051 OH Leprino Foods Company $17,049 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Corn Island Shipyard, INC. 4 insp. Grandview, IN Olson Fabrication, INC. 4 insp. Algoma, WI Ineos Abs (USA) LLC 4 insp. Addyston, OH Viking Paper Corporation 4 insp. Toledo, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Franco Whole Foods LLC

San Diego, CA

2 inspections $17,050

Titan Trailer Manufacturing INC

Waterville, KS

3 inspections $17,050

Lite Metals Company

Ravenna, OH

3 inspections $17,051

Leprino Foods Company

Waverly, NY

3 inspections $17,049

Edaron, INC.

Holyoke, MA

3 inspections $17,049

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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 Riverdale Mills Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Riverdale Mills Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 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 Riverdale Mills Corporation have? ▼

Riverdale Mills Corporation has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Riverdale Mills Corporation had? ▼

Riverdale Mills Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-20 and the most recent on 2019-06-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Riverdale Mills Corporation? ▼

Riverdale Mills Corporation has been assessed $17,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $147,806 (a 88.5% reduction).

Does Riverdale Mills Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Riverdale Mills Corporation has 15 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 Riverdale Mills Corporation operate in? ▼

Riverdale Mills Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Riverdale Mills Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Riverdale Mills Corporation ranks #21,006 (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 Riverdale Mills Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Riverdale Mills Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $17,050 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edaron, INC. in Holyoke, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,049 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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