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Theis Precision Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Theis Precision Steel Corporation ranks #39,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty70% serious
$8,502
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#39,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Theis Precision Steel Corporation in Bristol, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,502. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Theis Precision Steel Corporation 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hartzell Hardwoods, INC. in Piqua, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#39,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Theis Precision Steel Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,502 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Theis Precision Steel Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGNETICS OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RAMA FOODS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31RMH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20METALLIZED CARBON CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TEMPEL HOLDINGS, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LUDELL MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ST. MARTIN AMERICA I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21SPECIAL METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN HOSE & HYDR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MAX HOME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER CITY ALUMINUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42SUNOPTA INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT'S FENCING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PIPER INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20Theis Precision Stee…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20
Theis Precision Steel Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Theis Precision Steel Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Theis Precision Steel Corporation is the #17,605 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,502).

How Theis Precision Steel Corporation Compares

Theis Precision Steel Corporation's 5.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-04-21

Last Inspection

2014-11-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,126

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,126 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$20,697

Current Penalty Amount

$8,502

Penalty Reduction

58.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,195 from the initial assessment of $20,697. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Theis Precision Steel Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Theis Precision Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $8,502 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,126 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Theis Precision Steel Corporation, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,502 here).

Kari-Out Company $8,502 NJ Hartzell Hardwoods, INC. $8,500 OH Caraustar Mill Group, INC. DBA Cincinnati Paperboa $8,500 OH Whitaker Finishing LLC $8,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Lignetics of Maine, LLC 4 insp. Strong, ME Rama Foods Manufacture CORP 4 insp. Ontario, CA RMH Foods, LLC 4 insp. Morton, IL Metallized Carbon CORP. 4 insp. Ossining, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kari-Out Company
Totowa, NJ
3 inspections $8,502
Hartzell Hardwoods, INC.
Piqua, OH
2 inspections $8,500
Caraustar Mill Group, INC. DBA Cincinnati Paperboa
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $8,500
Whitaker Finishing LLC
Northwood, OH
2 inspections $8,500
Klosterman Baking Co.
Springfield, OH
0 inspections $0

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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 Theis Precision Steel Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Theis Precision Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 14 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 Theis Precision Steel Corporation have? ▼
Theis Precision Steel Corporation has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,502.
How many OSHA inspections has Theis Precision Steel Corporation had? ▼
Theis Precision Steel Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-21 and the most recent on 2014-11-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Theis Precision Steel Corporation? ▼
Theis Precision Steel Corporation has been assessed $8,502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,697 (a 58.9% reduction).
Does Theis Precision Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Theis Precision Steel Corporation has 14 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 Theis Precision Steel Corporation operate in? ▼
Theis Precision Steel Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Theis Precision Steel Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Theis Precision Steel Corporation ranks #39,701 (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 Theis Precision Steel Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Theis Precision Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $8,502 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hartzell Hardwoods, INC. in Piqua, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,500 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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