Manufacturing · Manchester, CT

Satellite Aerospace, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Satellite Aerospace, INC. has a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$17,603
OSHA penalties: 38
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #20,398
of 100,495 penalized employers

Satellite Aerospace, INC. in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,603. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Satellite Aerospace, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 19.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 35 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, Masters Millwork LLC DBA Masters Millwork in Madison Heights, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,600 in current penalties.

19.0
violations per inspection: 92.1%
of violations were serious: 80%
of penalized employers rank lower

Satellite Aerospace, I…

$17,603
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows Satellite Aerospace, INC. 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

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Satellite Aerospace, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Satellite Aerospace, INC. in Manchester, CT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 38 violations, translating to 19.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 35 (92.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $32,004 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $17,603 - a 45.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,802. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-22 to 2017-01-25, a window of roughly 7 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-22

Last Inspection

2017-01-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

19.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,802

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 19.0 violations per visit. That's $8,802 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

92.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,004

Current Penalty Amount

$17,603

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,401 from the initial assessment of $32,004. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Satellite Aerospace, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Satellite Aerospace, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	38	7.8
Total Penalty	$17,603	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,802	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Satellite Aerospace, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Satellite Aerospace, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 2 inspections, including 35 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 Satellite Aerospace, INC. have? ▼

Satellite Aerospace, INC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,603.

How many OSHA inspections has Satellite Aerospace, INC. had? ▼

Satellite Aerospace, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-22 and the most recent on 2017-01-25. This averages 19.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Satellite Aerospace, INC.? ▼

Satellite Aerospace, INC. has been assessed $17,603 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,004 (a 45.0% reduction).

Does Satellite Aerospace, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Satellite Aerospace, INC. has 35 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 Satellite Aerospace, INC. operate in? ▼

Satellite Aerospace, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

How does Satellite Aerospace, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Satellite Aerospace, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,603 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Masters Millwork LLC DBA Masters Millwork in Madison Heights, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,600 in current penalties.

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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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