Manufacturing · Whitman, MA

Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated ranks #35,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$9,708
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated in Whitman, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,708. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Gulf Coast Asphalt Company, L.L.C. in Mobile, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,704 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#35,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,708 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.336.755.073.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHNELL ILLINOIS TA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SPRINGCO METAL COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CUISINE SOLUTIONS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARRINGTON SAWMILL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70MARATHON GALVESTON B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SELMA PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL PLASTIC EXTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SORRENTO LACTALIS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GENERAL ALUM NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLISLE PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HDT EXPEDITIONARY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAM H. HARVEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18U.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOHMANN & BARNARD, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GSF PLASTICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION IRON WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Whitman Tool & Die C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated ranks #16,126 at $9,708 current penalty.

How Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated Compares

Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated's 2.33 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-21

Last Inspection

2025-07-31

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,236

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $3,236 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$16,318

Current Penalty Amount

$9,708

Penalty Reduction

40.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,610 from the initial assessment of $16,318. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,708 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,236 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated have?
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,708.
How many OSHA inspections has Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated had?
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-21 and the most recent on 2025-07-31. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated?
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated has been assessed $9,708 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,318 (a 40.5% reduction).
Does Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated has 6 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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated operate in?
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated ranks #35,940 (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 Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Whitman Tool & Die Company, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $9,708 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, Gulf Coast Asphalt Company, L.L.C. in Mobile, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,704 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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