State enforcement profile · #40 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Rhode Island
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rhode Island has 1,036 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 1,640 OSHA inspections and $6.4M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $11.5M in back wages across 498 enforcement cases.
- 1,036
- Employers
- 1,640
- Inspections
- $6.4M
- OSHA penalties
- $11.5M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Rhode Island ranks #40 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 3,528 violations cited across 1,640 inspections and $11.5M in wages recovered for workers.
- #40
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.15
- violations per inspection
- $6K
- avg penalty per employer
- 498
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Rhode Island's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Rhode Island averages 2.15 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Rhode Island's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Kent County Hospital record
- Compare Rhode Island against a similarly-sized state by employer count. New Hampshire record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Rhode Island
Federal workplace enforcement in Rhode Island covers 1,036 employers with 1,640 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 3,528 violations statewide, yielding 2.15 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $6.4M 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 498 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. 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.
Where Rhode Island ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$6,152 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Rhode Island
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | 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 | 11 | $176K |
| 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 | $146K |
| 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 |
All employers in Rhode Island
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Industries in Rhode Island
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Rhode Island.
Top Cities in Rhode Island
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Rhode Island (of 31 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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