Manufacturing · Ivoryton, CT

The L.C. Doane Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The L.C. Doane Company ranks #10,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty79% serious
$31,119
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

The L.C. Doane Company in Ivoryton, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,119. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The L.C. Doane Company 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Columbus Industries, INC. in West Union, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,117 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#10,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The L.C. Doane Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The L.C. Doane Company runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$31,119 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 L.C. Doane Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.122.343.564.785.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARSHALL INGREDIENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GORHAM PAPER AND TIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 82LIGNETICS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43KABCO BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VANEE FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WARREN FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CREATIVE WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TSE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASTA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WILKINS KAISER & OLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AXON ENERGY PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OWENS ILLINOIS GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTERNATIONAL EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JOHNSON MATTHEY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELASTEK USA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLADDING-HEARN SHIPB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BALTAZAR'S STONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20UNDERCAR PRODUCTS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10The L.C. Doane Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
The L.C. Doane Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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 L.C. Doane Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The L.C. Doane Company sits at penalty rank #4,982 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($31,119 assessed).

How The L.C. Doane Company Compares

The L.C. Doane Company's 4.67 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-01

Last Inspection

2023-08-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,373

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $10,373 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$45,928

Current Penalty Amount

$31,119

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,809 from the initial assessment of $45,928. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The L.C. Doane Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The L.C. Doane Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $31,119 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,373 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The L.C. Doane Company, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,119 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 The L.C. Doane Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The L.C. Doane Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 L.C. Doane Company have?
The L.C. Doane Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,119.
How many OSHA inspections has The L.C. Doane Company had?
The L.C. Doane Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-01 and the most recent on 2023-08-29. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The L.C. Doane Company?
The L.C. Doane Company has been assessed $31,119 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,928 (a 32.2% reduction).
Does The L.C. Doane Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The L.C. Doane Company has 11 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 The L.C. Doane Company operate in?
The L.C. Doane Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335122). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The L.C. Doane Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The L.C. Doane Company ranks #10,023 (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 L.C. Doane Company's safety record compare to industry average?
The L.C. Doane Company's total OSHA penalty of $31,119 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Columbus Industries, INC. in West Union, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,117 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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