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West Warwick Welding, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Warwick Welding, INC. ranks #4,899 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$51,605
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,899
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Warwick Welding, INC. in West Warwick, RI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,605. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Warwick Welding, INC. 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,899 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 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, Trinity River Lumber Company in Weaverville, CA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $51,560 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
70.7%
of violations were serious
#4,899
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Warwick Welding, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Warwick Welding, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$51,605 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 West Warwick Welding, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNHVS International, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10AMCOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21Prieto Machine Co. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO PACIFIC COLORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DELTECH RESIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BUITONI FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PVS CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3STONE WAREHOUSE OF M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24MARSAM METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HEMCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SJA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19UNITED LABORATORIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL ALABAMA WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY PROTEINS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JOSEPH P. CARRARA & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15SENSIENT FLAVORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1West Warwick Welding…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41
West Warwick Welding, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

West Warwick Welding, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: West Warwick Welding, INC. is the #2,504 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($51,605).

How West Warwick Welding, INC. Compares

West Warwick Welding, INC.'s 10.25 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-11-01

Last Inspection

2024-04-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,901

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $12,901 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

70.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

17.1% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

12.2% 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

$132,965

Current Penalty Amount

$51,605

Penalty Reduction

61.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $81,360 from the initial assessment of $132,965. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Warwick Welding, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Warwick Welding, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 41 8.0
Total Penalty $51,605 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,901 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Warwick Welding, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,605 here).

Lockheed Martin Corporation $51,606 CA Icicle Seafoods INC $51,620 AK Stellar Snacks, LLC. $51,646 NV Trinity River Lumber Company $51,560 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NHVS International, Inc. 4 insp. Mentor, OH Amcor, INC. 4 insp. Thomson, GA Prieto Machine Co. Inc. 4 insp. Warminster, PA Idaho Pacific Colorado Corporation 4 insp. Center, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Palmdale, CA
3 inspections $51,606
Icicle Seafoods INC
Dutch Harbor, AK
8 inspections $51,620
Stellar Snacks, LLC.
Carson City, NV
2 inspections $51,646
Trinity River Lumber Company
Weaverville, CA
7 inspections $51,560
Welco Acetylene CORP.
Newark, NJ
3 inspections $51,560

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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 West Warwick Welding, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Warwick Welding, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 4 inspections, including 29 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 West Warwick Welding, INC. have? ▼
West Warwick Welding, INC. has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,605.
How many OSHA inspections has West Warwick Welding, INC. had? ▼
West Warwick Welding, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-01 and the most recent on 2024-04-04. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Warwick Welding, INC.? ▼
West Warwick Welding, INC. has been assessed $51,605 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $132,965 (a 61.2% reduction).
Does West Warwick Welding, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Warwick Welding, INC. has 29 serious violations, and 7 repeat 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 West Warwick Welding, INC. operate in? ▼
West Warwick Welding, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Warwick Welding, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Warwick Welding, INC. ranks #4,899 (the top 5% 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 West Warwick Welding, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Warwick Welding, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $51,605 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trinity River Lumber Company in Weaverville, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $51,560 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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