Rhode Island
As of 2024, Rhode Island has 1,013 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,566 total inspections and $6.0M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $11.5M in back wages across 494 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About Rhode Island
Federal workplace enforcement in Rhode Island covers 1,013 employers with 1,566 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 3,378 violations statewide, yielding 2.16 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $6.0M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $11.5M in back wages across 494 cases — an average of $23K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov and refreshed monthly. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts — reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Rhode Island has 494 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $11.5M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $23K.
Top Violators in Rhode Island
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County Hospital (WARWICK) | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| 2 | LOS ANDES (PROVIDENCE) | 1 | 0 | $365K |
| 3 | Jacky's Waterplace & Sushi Bar (Providence) | 0 | 0 | $284K |
| 4 | Orchard View Manor (Riverside) | 0 | 0 | $254K |
| 5 | Birch Vocational Center and School (Providence) | 0 | 0 | $251K |
| 6 | Economy Cab Co., Inc. (Johnston) | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| 7 | Maher - Naval War College (Newport) | 0 | 0 | $238K |
| 8 | Summit Commons Rehabilitation & Health Center (Providence) | 0 | 0 | $210K |
| 9 | J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center (Warwick) | 0 | 0 | $196K |
| 10 | PSI (Warwick) | 0 | 0 | $188K |
| 11 | AMERICAN WAY G & R CONSTRUCTION INC. (WOONSOCKET) | 2 | 9 | $175K |
| 12 | Waterview Villa Rehabilitation & Health Care (East Providence) | 0 | 0 | $168K |
| 13 | Calise and Sons Bakery, Inc- Providence Depot (Providence) | 0 | 0 | $156K |
| 14 | N.E.S. Solutions (Providence) | 0 | 0 | $155K |
| 15 | SENESCO MARINE, LLC (NORTH KINGSTOWN) | 11 | 33 | $153K |
| 16 | Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. (East Providence) | 0 | 0 | $141K |
| 17 | CHARLESGATE NURSING CENTER (PROVIDENCE) | 1 | 3 | $127K |
| 18 | Sasa Brothers, Inc. (Johnston) | 0 | 0 | $118K |
| 19 | Ocean House (WESTERLY) | 0 | 0 | $114K |
| 20 | STONE DEPOT OF RHODE ISLAND, INC. (CRANSTON) | 7 | 56 | $112K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
