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Professional & Technical Services · Methuen, MA

Thermatron Engineering, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thermatron Engineering, INC. ranks #52,199 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,592
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,199
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thermatron Engineering, INC. in Methuen, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,592. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thermatron Engineering, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,199 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pedersen & Pedersen, Inc. in Valencia, PA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,199
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thermatron Engineering, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thermatron Engineering, INC. runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$5,592 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Thermatron Engineering, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMPIRE CITY SUBWAY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DATA-MAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INFINITY MOUNTINGS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CSRA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NOAA MARINE OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30NOAA PACIFIC HYDROGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SEIZMIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GALEPHAR PHARMACEUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8A2MAC1 LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16NOAA NW FISHERIES MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23J. HUTCHINS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CPM ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INGRAM DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GREIF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THORNLEY ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ICS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Thermatron Engineeri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Thermatron Engineering, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Thermatron Engineering, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Thermatron Engineering, INC. is the #213 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($5,592).

How Thermatron Engineering, INC. Compares

Thermatron Engineering, INC.'s 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-06-22

Last Inspection

2017-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,864

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,864 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,730

Current Penalty Amount

$5,592

Penalty Reduction

35.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,138 from the initial assessment of $8,730. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Thermatron Engineering, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thermatron Engineering, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 1 1.2
Total Penalty $5,592 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,864 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thermatron Engineering, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,592 here).

Phase Media LLC $5,541 TX Summit Environmental Technologies, INC. $5,647 OH Therma-Tech Engineering INC $5,650 MI Exodus Recovery INC $5,660 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Empire City Subway Company (Limited) 3 insp. New York, NY Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Laboratory 3 insp. Port Orchard, WA Data-Mail, INC. 3 insp. Newington, CT Infinity Mountings of NY, LLC 3 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Thermatron Engineering, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thermatron Engineering, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Thermatron Engineering, INC. have? ▼
Thermatron Engineering, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,592.
How many OSHA inspections has Thermatron Engineering, INC. had? ▼
Thermatron Engineering, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-22 and the most recent on 2017-10-25. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thermatron Engineering, INC.? ▼
Thermatron Engineering, INC. has been assessed $5,592 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,730 (a 35.9% reduction).
Does Thermatron Engineering, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thermatron Engineering, INC. 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 Thermatron Engineering, INC. operate in? ▼
Thermatron Engineering, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thermatron Engineering, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thermatron Engineering, INC. ranks #52,199 (the lower 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 Thermatron Engineering, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thermatron Engineering, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,592 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pedersen & Pedersen, Inc. in Valencia, PA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 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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