Rhode Island manufacturing: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to manufacturing establishments in Rhode Island over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of manufacturing inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 11 | 23% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 10 | 21% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 10 | 21% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 8 | 17% |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 7 | 15% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 7 | 15% |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 6 | 13% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 5 | 11% |
| 1904.41 | Electronic Injury Reporting | 5 | 11% |
| 1910.107 | Spray Finishing | 3 | 6% |
| 1903.19 | Abatement Verification | 3 | 6% |
| 1910.138 | Hand Protection | 3 | 6% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 3261: 6 inspections
- NAICS 3119: 4 inspections
- NAICS 3366: 4 inspections
- NAICS 3359: 2 inspections
- NAICS 3255: 2 inspections
- NAICS 3219: 2 inspections
- NAICS 3328: 2 inspections
- NAICS 3314: 2 inspections
Recently cited manufacturing establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great IN Counters, Inc. | Providence | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $2,636 | $2,636 | OpenAbatement due Oct 19, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Taylor Farms New England, Inc. | North Kingstown | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $2,837 | $1,986 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Igus Bearings, Inc. | Rumford | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $15,193 | $10,635 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Custom Built Window Manufacturing, LLC | Warwick | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $948 | $948 | OpenAbatement due Oct 9, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Atlantic Footcare, Inc. | North Smithfield | Aug 14, 2026 | 10 | $17,228 | $8,614 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Bruin Plastics Co., Inc. | Glendale | Aug 7, 2026 | 4 | $30,906 | $15,453 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ashaway Line & Twine MFG. Co. | Ashaway | Aug 5, 2026 | 5 | $19,852 | $11,911 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 15, 2026Contested Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC | Lincoln | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $15,322 | $10,725 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Albert Kemperle LLC | Warwick | Aug 4, 2026 | 3 | $23,238 | $9,293 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Michael-John Creations, LLC | Cumberland | Jul 22, 2026 | 3 | $11,522 | $8,065 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| JS Pallet Co., Inc. | Pawtucket | Jul 21, 2026 | 7 | $9,384 | $4,618 | Formal settlementAbatement due Dec 19, 2025Contested Dec 3, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Best Engineered Surface Technologies, LLC | Rumford | Jul 21, 2026 | 4 | $7,050 | $5,172 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Jade Engineered Plastics, Inc. | Warren | Jul 13, 2026 | 4 | $58,291 | $25,237 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Taylor Farms New England, Inc. | North Kingstown | Jul 8, 2026 | 3 | $19,260 | $19,260 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 21, 2026Contested Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| National Geib Refining LLC | Warwick | Jul 2, 2026 | 5 | $4,346 | $4,346 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| CB Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Cranston | Jun 8, 2026 | 3 | $13,414 | $3,948 | Formal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contested Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ralco Industries, Inc. | Woonsocket | Jun 5, 2026 | 3 | $2,844 | $1,991 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Zim Acquisition Corp. | Bristol | Jun 3, 2026 | 19 | $40,178 | $20,089 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Frank Shatz & Co. | Warwick | May 27, 2026 | 2 | $956 | $669 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aspects, Inc. | Warren | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $478 | $335 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Taylor Farms New England, Inc. | North Kingstown | May 15, 2026 | 4 | $23,060 | $23,060 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 2, 2026Contested Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Baccala Concrete Corporation, Inc. | Johnston | Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | $1,001 | $701 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Liberty Lumber Products LLC | Coventry | Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,483 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Element Industries, Inc. | Bristol | Apr 20, 2026 | 2 | $3,235 | $2,264 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Wenco Molding Inc. | Providence | Apr 20, 2026 | 2 | $796 | $796 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Homestead Baking Co. | Rumford | Apr 6, 2026 | 2 | $23,833 | $11,231 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Clear Carbon & Components, Inc. | Bristol | Apr 6, 2026 | 6 | $5,419 | $2,710 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| SHM Neb, LLC | Portsmouth | Mar 27, 2026 | 5 | $14,769 | $7,384 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc. | Woonsocket | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $930 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| BB&S Acquisition LLC | North Kingstown | Mar 16, 2026 | 4 | $12,106 | $7,264 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Concordia Manufacturing, LLC dba Concordia Fibers | Coventry | Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | $5,627 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Zim Acquisition Corp. | Bristol | Mar 11, 2026 | 7 | $20,659 | $10,545 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Philip Machine Company, Inc. | Pawtucket | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Porter Machine Inc. | West Greenwich | Feb 11, 2026 | 4 | $1,460 | $743 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Amtrol, Inc. | West Warwick | Feb 5, 2026 | 3 | $14,740 | $10,318 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Igus Bearings, Inc. | Rumford | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $7,235 | $5,064 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Electric Boat Corporation | North Kingstown | Jan 27, 2026 | 1 | $33,762 | $23,633 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Arch Cutting Tools-Rhode Island, LLC | Lincoln | Jan 15, 2026 | 2 | $9,060 | $4,530 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cranston Crane LLC | Providence | Dec 30, 2025 | 8 | $15,293 | $6,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026Contested Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Jolley Precast, Inc. | Bradford | Dec 30, 2025 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,966 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Stark Truss Company, Inc. | North Kingstown | Nov 28, 2025 | 2 | $4,747 | $3,323 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | West Kingston | Nov 28, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Emi Acquisition Company Inc. | Cranston | Nov 21, 2025 | 3 | $33,393 | $20,791 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jan 9, 2026Contested Dec 16, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Skylinc, Inc. | North Providence | Nov 21, 2025 | 5 | $16,264 | $16,264 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Epoxyset Inc. | Woonsocket | Nov 18, 2025 | 5 | $4,727 | $2,364 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Q Tech, LLC | North Smithfield | Nov 6, 2025 | 7 | $30,205 | $16,219 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 24, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Venda Ravioli, Inc. | Providence | Oct 23, 2025 | 3 | $18,620 | $9,310 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 11, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Rhode Island
Questions
How many manufacturing employers in Rhode Island were cited by OSHA?
47 manufacturing inspections in Rhode Island had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 23% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Rhode Island manufacturing?
The most-cited standards were 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements), 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods).
What is the typical penalty for manufacturing employers in Rhode Island?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $9,384. Median current penalty: $5,064.