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Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC ranks #27,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$13,128
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC in Thomaston, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,128. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Nylok LLC in Macomb, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $13,125 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#27,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,128 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSNEED SHIPBUILDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 46LIQUI-BOX CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREAT OUTDOOR COTTAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25INTEX MILLWORK SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EQUUSTOCK OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DURO-CHROME INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CLEANAIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOMEYER PRECISION MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C.I.L. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRIER FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NEW AGE INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN REEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BRUNNER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MERCURY PLASTICS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCORD TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EBY SAWMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCHESTER CUSTOM MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Unimetal Surface Fin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC is the #12,804 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,128).

How Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC Compares

Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-12-13

Last Inspection

2026-04-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,376

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,376 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$18,754

Current Penalty Amount

$13,128

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,626 from the initial assessment of $18,754. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $13,128 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,376 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,128 here).

CFL Starters & Alternators INC. $13,126 IL Wurth Wood Group INC $13,126 SC Nylok LLC $13,125 MI Saloom Furniture CO., INC. $13,125 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC. 3 insp. Channelview, TX Liqui-Box CORP. 3 insp. Ashland, OH Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC 3 insp. Georgetown, DE Intex Millwork Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Mays Landing, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CFL Starters & Alternators INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $13,126
Wurth Wood Group INC
Greer, SC
2 inspections $13,126
Nylok LLC
Macomb, MI
4 inspections $13,125
Saloom Furniture CO., INC.
Winchendon, MA
2 inspections $13,125
Abitec Corporation
Janesville, WI
2 inspections $13,125

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What to do with this record

Use Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC have? ▼
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,128.
How many OSHA inspections has Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC had? ▼
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-13 and the most recent on 2026-04-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC? ▼
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC has been assessed $13,128 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,754 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC has 4 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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC operate in? ▼
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC ranks #27,503 (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 Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,128 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nylok LLC in Macomb, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,125 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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