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The Haartz Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Haartz Corporation ranks #9,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$32,607
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#9,369
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Haartz Corporation in Acton, MA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,607. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Haartz Corporation 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Eastman Brass Instruments, LLC in Hopedale, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $32,594 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#9,369
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How The Haartz Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Haartz Corporation runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$32,607 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Haartz Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.625.137.750.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBESSE FOREST PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48JYOTI AMERICAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10COMPLETE HOME CONCEPTS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8BIO-LAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ASARCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AMERICAN WATER HEATE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24STERILITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF N…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17PRODUCTION PATTERN A…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MANUFACTURING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2FRESENIUS USA MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5MAGIC TILT TRAILERS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24CONAGRA FOODS PACKAG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10SCHULTE BUILDING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14CANATAL STEEL USA INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14ALLIED LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21THE JEL SERT CO., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3ALUMINUM PRECISION P…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15The Haartz Corporation, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
The Haartz Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

The Haartz Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Haartz Corporation sits at penalty rank #4,668 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($32,607 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $32,607 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Haartz Corporation Compares

The Haartz Corporation's 1.67 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-11-20

Last Inspection

2025-09-02

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,435 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$136,723

Current Penalty Amount

$32,607

Penalty Reduction

76.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$32,607

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $104,116 from the initial assessment of $136,723. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric The Haartz Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $32,607 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,435 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,607 here).

Promaxima Manufacturing LTD. $32,607 TX H & M Plating Company, INC. $32,616 TX Old D'S Apparel INC $32,595 CA Eisenback Equipment Sales INC $32,590 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Besse Forest Products, INC. 6 insp. Goodman, WI Jyoti Americas, LLC 6 insp. Conroe, TX Complete Home Concepts 6 insp. Overland Park, KS Bio-Lab, INC. 6 insp. Conyers, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Promaxima Manufacturing LTD.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $32,607
H & M Plating Company, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $32,616
Old D'S Apparel INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $32,595
Eastman Brass Instruments, LLC
Hopedale, MA
2 inspections $32,594
Eisenback Equipment Sales INC
Camden, SC
2 inspections $32,590

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What to do with this record

Use The Haartz Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Haartz Corporation against Promaxima Manufacturing LTD., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Haartz Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • The Haartz Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 The Haartz Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Haartz Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 7 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 The Haartz Corporation have? ▼
The Haartz Corporation has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,607.
How many OSHA inspections has The Haartz Corporation had? ▼
The Haartz Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-20 and the most recent on 2025-09-02. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Haartz Corporation? ▼
The Haartz Corporation has been assessed $32,607 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,723 (a 76.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Haartz Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Haartz Corporation has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has The Haartz Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Haartz Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Haartz Corporation operate in? ▼
The Haartz Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336360). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if The Haartz Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Haartz Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does The Haartz Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Haartz Corporation ranks #9,369 (the top 10% 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 The Haartz Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Haartz Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $32,607 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eastman Brass Instruments, LLC in Hopedale, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,594 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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