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Waters Technologies Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waters Technologies Corporation ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waters Technologies Corporation in Taunton, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waters Technologies Corporation 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cuming Microwave Corporation in Avon, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Waters Technologies Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Waters Technologies Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35PEARL LEATHER FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNILEVER ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASPACK U.S.A., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Waters Technologies …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Waters Technologies Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Waters Technologies Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Waters Technologies Corporation sits at penalty rank #19,650 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,000 assessed).

How Waters Technologies Corporation Compares

Waters Technologies Corporation's 1.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-09

Last Inspection

2017-04-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Waters Technologies Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Nibco INC. $7,000 GA Boardman, LLC $7,000 KS Park Ohio Assembly Components Group $7,000 FL United Structures of America, INC. $7,000 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ Pearl Leather Finishers INC. 2 insp. Johnstown, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Georgia Pacific Corrugated II LLC
MT Olive, IL
2 inspections $7,000
Cuming Microwave Corporation
Avon, MA
3 inspections $7,000
Comus International
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
International Flavors & Fragrances INC.
Dayton, NJ
4 inspections $7,000
Apf Management Company, LLC
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Waters Technologies Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waters Technologies Corporation's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Waters Technologies Corporation have? ▼
Waters Technologies Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Waters Technologies Corporation had? ▼
Waters Technologies Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-09 and the most recent on 2017-04-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waters Technologies Corporation? ▼
Waters Technologies Corporation has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Waters Technologies Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waters Technologies Corporation has 2 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 Waters Technologies Corporation operate in? ▼
Waters Technologies Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334516). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Waters Technologies Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waters Technologies Corporation ranks #45,870 (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 Waters Technologies Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waters Technologies Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cuming Microwave Corporation in Avon, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,000 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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