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Satellite Aerospace, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Satellite Aerospace, INC. ranks #20,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$17,603
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,341
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#20,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Satellite Aerospace, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Satellite Aerospace, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,603 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Satellite Aerospace, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations cited3M COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OCEAN SASH & DOOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39D & D SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42N & S SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STONE VENEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48HANKINS LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STONE ATLANTA COUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12IPG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELLU TISSUE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TEXTOOL COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36EPIX TUBE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACUR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRIL-QUIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MNDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CMC POLYMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17VALLEY FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACCURATE FAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESH & READY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RESIDENTIAL DESIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Satellite Aerospace,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38
Satellite Aerospace, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

Satellite Aerospace, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Satellite Aerospace, INC. is the #9,711 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,603).

How Satellite Aerospace, INC. Compares

Satellite Aerospace, INC.'s 19.00 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

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

$6,093

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 $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

92.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Satellite Aerospace, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 38 8.0
Total Penalty $17,603 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,802 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Satellite Aerospace, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,603 here).

W.F. Sherman & Sons $17,602 NJ Mallaghan (GA), INC. $17,605 GA Truenorth Steel $17,605 SD Masters Millwork LLC DBA Masters Millwork $17,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

3m Company 2 insp. Menomonie, WI Ocean Sash & Door, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA D & D Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA N & S Supply 2 insp. Milton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

W.F. Sherman & Sons
Manasquan, NJ
2 inspections $17,602
Mallaghan (GA), INC.
Newnan, GA
3 inspections $17,605
Truenorth Steel
Huron, SD
2 inspections $17,605
Masters Millwork LLC DBA Masters Millwork
Madison Heights, MI
3 inspections $17,600
Tompkins Products INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $17,600

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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 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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Satellite Aerospace, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Satellite Aerospace, INC. ranks #20,341 (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 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 $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 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.
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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