Establishment profile
RESEARCH COTTRELL INC
PLEASANTS POWER STATION ROUTE, Willow Island, WV, 26190
Summary
RESEARCH COTTRELL INC has accumulated 44 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $90,490 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 13,528 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 45 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RESEARCH COTTRELL INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 0000 within WV. Peer group: 13,528 employers. This establishment has 44 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 45+ years. Most recent activity: 45 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RESEARCH COTTRELL INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a "D" shaped connector can loosen causing arcing and/or overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2023-06-22. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-03-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-02-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-02-03 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1980-08-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-06 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1979-11-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-08-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-07-06 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1979-06-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-04-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-06-08 | Planned | 12 | 12 | $250 | |
| 1978-06-08 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $3,300 | |
| 1978-04-27 | Accident | 20 | 10 | $85,100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RESEARCH COTTRELL INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is RESEARCH COTTRELL INC's OSHA violation history?
- RESEARCH COTTRELL INC has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 44 violations and $90,490 in total penalties.
- Has RESEARCH COTTRELL INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 47 fatality investigations involving RESEARCH COTTRELL INC.