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Manufacturing · Fitchburg, MA

Simonds International, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simonds International, LLC ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simonds International, LLC in Fitchburg, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simonds International, LLC 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, C & R Metal Finishing, INC. in Machesney Park, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Simonds International, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simonds International, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Simonds International, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYAZOO MILLS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38FIRST SOURCE WORLDWI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MANA NUTRITIVE AID P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AMICK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HILAND DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POLYMERICA LIMITED C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PASADENA REFINING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SAFEWAY PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ATCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARTINREA HOPKINSVIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12METAL COATINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ULTRA DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMKEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PHILADELPHIA MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RADIO FREQUENCY SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ATKINSON CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AUSTIN STAR DETONATO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Simonds Internationa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Simonds International, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Simonds International, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Simonds International, LLC sits at penalty rank #15,711 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,000 assessed).

How Simonds International, LLC Compares

Simonds International, LLC's 0.67 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-19

Last Inspection

2026-02-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$15,724

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

36.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,724 from the initial assessment of $15,724. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Simonds International, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Simonds International, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $10,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Simonds International, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Molex Incorporated $10,000 NE Guardian Packaging Industries LP $10,000 TX The Maple Press Company $10,000 PA Danco Packaging Supply Company $10,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Yazoo Mills, Incorporated 3 insp. New Oxford, PA First Source Worldwide, LLC 3 insp. Dalton, GA Mana Nutritive Aid Products Incorporated 3 insp. Fitzgerald, GA Precision Metal Products, INC. 3 insp. El Cajon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Salisbury Foundry & Machine CO.
West Salisbury, PA
2 inspections $10,000
Koch Foods of Mississippi LLC
Morton, MS
2 inspections $10,000
The Boeing Company
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $10,000
Ei6
Parma, OH
2 inspections $10,000
C & R Metal Finishing, INC.
Machesney Park, IL
3 inspections $10,000

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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 Simonds International, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simonds International, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Simonds International, LLC have? ▼
Simonds International, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Simonds International, LLC had? ▼
Simonds International, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-19 and the most recent on 2026-02-19. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simonds International, LLC? ▼
Simonds International, LLC has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,724 (a 36.4% reduction).
Does Simonds International, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simonds International, LLC has 1 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 Simonds International, LLC operate in? ▼
Simonds International, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332213). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Simonds International, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simonds International, LLC ranks #35,184 (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 Simonds International, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simonds International, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 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, C & R Metal Finishing, INC. in Machesney Park, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,000 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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