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Sonnax Transmission Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sonnax Transmission Company has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,165
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#85,618
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sonnax Transmission Company in Bellows Falls, VT 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: $1,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sonnax Transmission Company 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Ted Levine Drum Company in South el Monte, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,165 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
15%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sonnax Transmission Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sonnax Transmission Company runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,165 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Sonnax Transmission Company

The federal enforcement record for Sonnax Transmission Company in Bellows Falls, VT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,165 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,165 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $388. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-11-08 to 2026-05-21, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-11-08

Last Inspection

2026-05-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $388 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,165

Current Penalty Amount

$1,165

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sonnax Transmission Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sonnax Transmission Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 2 7.8
Total Penalty $1,165 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $388 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonnax Transmission Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sonnax Transmission Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sonnax Transmission Company have? ▼
Sonnax Transmission Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Sonnax Transmission Company had? ▼
Sonnax Transmission Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-08 and the most recent on 2026-05-21. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sonnax Transmission Company? ▼
Sonnax Transmission Company has been assessed $1,165 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Sonnax Transmission Company operate in? ▼
Sonnax Transmission Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sonnax Transmission Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sonnax Transmission Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,165 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ted Levine Drum Company in South el Monte, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,165 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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