Manufacturing · Worcester, MA

Wirefab, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wirefab, INC. ranks #17,368 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,150
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #17,368
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wirefab, INC. in Worcester, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,150. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wirefab, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,368 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,776 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, D.W. Accor in Pottstown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,928 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 87.5%
of violations were serious: #17,368
of 99,447 penalized employers: $13,776
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $14K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Wirefab, INC.

$20,150
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Wirefab, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,150 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wirefab, INC..

Wirefab, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Wirefab, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wirefab, INC. ranks #8,411 at $20,150 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Wirefab, INC. at rank #1,954 of 4,429 employers ($13,776 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $20,150 OSHA penalties plus $13,776 WHD back wages (40.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wirefab, INC. Compares

Wirefab, INC.'s 4.00 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-02-27

Last Inspection

2023-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $10,075 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

87.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$34,143

Current Penalty Amount

$20,150

Penalty Reduction

41.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$33,926

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,993 from the initial assessment of $34,143. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$13,776

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,444

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$13,776

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wirefab, INC. owed $13,776 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Wirefab, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,150	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,075	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wirefab, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,150 here).

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $20,150 IL Datwyler Pharma Packaging USA INC. $20,150 NJ Western Refining $20,150 NM Precision-Hayes International, INC. $20,149 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods 2 insp. Gurnee, IL B & B Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Jamesville, NY Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 insp. Ashland, PA Kittrich Corporation 2 insp. Buford, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

D.W. Accor

Pottstown, PA

2 inspections $33,928

Grove Products, INC.

Leominster, MA

2 inspections $8,665

Sturm, Ruger & Company, INC.

Newport, NH

2 inspections $33,918

Accurate Automatic Manufacturing Corporation

Wylie, TX

2 inspections $33,914

Soto's Pallet Company

Woodstock, IL

4 inspections $33,939

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What to do with this record

Use Wirefab, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Wirefab, INC. also carries $13,776 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Wirefab, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wirefab, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Wirefab, INC. have? ▼

Wirefab, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,150.

How many OSHA inspections has Wirefab, INC. had? ▼

Wirefab, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-27 and the most recent on 2023-02-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wirefab, INC.? ▼

Wirefab, INC. has been assessed $20,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,143 (a 41.0% reduction). Additionally, $13,776 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Wirefab, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wirefab, INC. has 7 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.

Has Wirefab, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wirefab, INC., resulting in $13,776 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Wirefab, INC. operate in? ▼

Wirefab, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Wirefab, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Wirefab, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $13,776 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Wirefab, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wirefab, INC. ranks #17,368 (the top quarter 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 Wirefab, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wirefab, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, D.W. Accor in Pottstown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $33,928 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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