Manufacturing · Eastford, CT

Whitcraft, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whitcraft, LLC ranks #3,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 103 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$65,000
OSHA penalties
103
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whitcraft, LLC in Eastford, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 103 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $65,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Whitcraft, LLC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 103 violations, averaging 25.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 85 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, Vista Window Company, LLC in Warren, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $64,960 in current penalties.

25.8
violations per inspection
82.5%
of violations were serious
#3,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 103 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (25.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Whitcraft, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Whitcraft, LLC 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

$65,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($65,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $65,000 $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 Whitcraft, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0027.054.081.0108.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36WOLVERINE TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALON USA, LP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TRIENDA HOLDINGS, L.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NSK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22COSMAX NBT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOTAL BUILDING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16JAG SPECIALTY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PM BEEF HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DAR PRO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BENCHMARK FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2C & C FABRICATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORSE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20BALBOA BOAT YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PSB INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6Whitcraft, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 103
Whitcraft, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 103 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.

Whitcraft, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Whitcraft, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,797 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($65,000 assessed).

How Whitcraft, LLC Compares

Whitcraft, LLC's 25.75 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-01-29

Last Inspection

2018-05-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

25.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 25.8 violations per visit. That's $16,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

85

Serious

82.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

17.5% 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

$244,530

Current Penalty Amount

$65,000

Penalty Reduction

73.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $179,530 from the initial assessment of $244,530. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Whitcraft, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 103 8.0
Total Penalty $65,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,250 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($65,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Whitcraft, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Whitcraft, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 103 violations across 4 inspections, including 85 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 Whitcraft, LLC have?
Whitcraft, LLC has 103 OSHA violations on record, including 85 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $65,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Whitcraft, LLC had?
Whitcraft, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-29 and the most recent on 2018-05-07. This averages 25.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whitcraft, LLC?
Whitcraft, LLC has been assessed $65,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $244,530 (a 73.4% reduction).
Does Whitcraft, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Whitcraft, LLC has 85 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 Whitcraft, LLC operate in?
Whitcraft, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Whitcraft, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whitcraft, LLC ranks #3,495 (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 Whitcraft, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Whitcraft, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $65,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vista Window Company, LLC in Warren, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $64,960 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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