Rhode Island OSHA citations and inspections
Data as of October 5, 2026
Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in Rhode Island, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. Rhode Island is covered by Federal OSHA. The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.
Recently issued citations: week of Aug 24, 2026
7 inspections with citations issued in the week of Aug 24, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.
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 Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Healthcare LLC | Providence | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $18,088 | $5,627 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Taylor Farms New England, Inc. | North Kingstown | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $2,837 | $1,986 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Tforce Freight, Inc. | Lincoln | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,411 | $2,411 | OpenAbatement due Oct 1, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Igus Bearings, Inc. | Rumford | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $15,193 | $10,635 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| RMD Construction, LLC | Woonsocket | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $11,586 | $8,110 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Gene Properties, LLC | Westerly | Aug 26, 2026 | 3 | $4,343 | $4,343 | OpenAbatement due Oct 13, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | 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 |
Weekly digest archive
- Week of Aug 24, 2026 (7)
- Week of Aug 10, 2026 (5)
- Week of Aug 3, 2026 (7)
- Week of Jul 27, 2026 (10)
- Week of Jul 20, 2026 (9)
- Week of Jul 13, 2026 (7)
- Week of Jun 8, 2026 (5)
- Week of Jun 1, 2026 (12)
- Week of May 18, 2026 (8)
- Week of Apr 27, 2026 (5)
- Week of Apr 20, 2026 (12)
- Week of Mar 23, 2026 (6)
- Week of Mar 9, 2026 (9)
- Week of Feb 9, 2026 (9)
- Week of Feb 2, 2026 (7)
- Week of Jan 12, 2026 (6)
- Week of Dec 29, 2025 (5)
- Week of Dec 8, 2025 (5)
- Week of Dec 1, 2025 (5)
- Week of Nov 24, 2025 (8)
- Week of Nov 17, 2025 (6)
Inspections recently opened
These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.
47 inspections opened in Rhode Island in the last 60 days have no citations yet (1 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 20, Manufacturing 8, Administrative & waste services 4, Transportation & warehousing 4, Health care & social assistance 2, Real estate & rental 2.
| Establishment | City | Industry | Opened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHS Construction Inc. | North Providence | Construction | Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLC | Slatersville | Manufacturing | Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pezzuco Construction, Inc. | East Providence | Construction | Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Seamen's Church Institute of Newport | Newport | Health care & social assistance | Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Plainfield Pike LLC | Johnston | Construction | Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
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 in Rhode Island
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 48 | 53 |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 34 | 36 |
| 1903.19 | Abatement Verification | 31 | 60 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 27 | 42 |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 26 | 30 |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 21 | 40 |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 20 | 36 |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 19 | 32 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 15 | 23 |
| 1904.41 | Electronic Injury Reporting | 14 | 15 |
| 1926.451 | Scaffold Safety | 14 | 32 |
| 1926.102 | Eye and Face Protection | 12 | 12 |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 12 | 21 |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 11 | 13 |
| 1926.403 | Electrical Equipment Installation | 11 | 11 |
By industry
| Industry | Inspections cited | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 91 | $7,491 |
| Manufacturing | 47 | $9,384 |
| Retail trade | 13 | $7,174 |
| Transportation & warehousing | 10 | $10,229 |
| Administrative & waste services | 8 | $9,126 |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | $9,930 |
| Real estate & rental | 7 | $12,543 |
| Accommodation & food services | 5 | $4,343 |
| Health care & social assistance | 4 | $6,772 |
| Other services | 3 | $5,674 |
| Professional & technical services | 2 | $13,832 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 1 | $4,965 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 1 | $13,630 |
| Public administration | 1 | $18,808 |
| Utilities | 1 | $11,585 |
Largest proposed penalties
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Way G & R Construction Inc. | Cranston | Apr 30, 2026 | 5 | $183,856 | $183,856 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| American Way G & R Construction Inc. | Woonsocket | May 18, 2026 | 7 | $170,875 | $170,875 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Jade Engineered Plastics, Inc. | Warren | Jul 13, 2026 | 4 | $58,291 | $25,237 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cranston | Jul 17, 2026 | 17 | $54,178 | $54,178 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 24, 2025Contested Mar 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Zim Acquisition Corp. | Bristol | Jun 3, 2026 | 19 | $40,178 | $20,089 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Northeast Framing, Inc. | Providence | Dec 1, 2025 | 2 | $39,723 | $23,834 | Formal settlementAbatement due May 21, 2026Contested Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| American Way G & R Construction Inc. | Providence | Feb 11, 2026 | 6 | $35,246 | $35,246 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Ryan Designs, LLC | West Warwick | Apr 13, 2026 | 17 | $34,645 | $17,322 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Electric Boat Corporation | North Kingstown | Jan 27, 2026 | 1 | $33,762 | $23,633 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Pet Food Experts, LLC | Cumberland | Jan 5, 2026 | 1 | $33,762 | $20,257 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
Questions
How many OSHA citations were issued in Rhode Island in the last 12 months?
201 inspections in Rhode Island had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 752 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.
Who enforces workplace safety in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is covered by Federal OSHA.
What are the most-cited standards in Rhode Island?
The most-cited standards were 1926.501 (Fall Protection), 1926.503 (Fall Protection Training), 1903.19 (Abatement Verification).
What is the typical OSHA penalty in Rhode Island?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $8,512; the median current penalty was $5,709. 4% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.
How current is this Rhode Island data?
Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.