A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC — a site preparation contractors facility located at 27 GLEN RIDGE ROAD, GREENWICH, CT 06831 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,223.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-07-15.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $65,223.00 is more than 18.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 14, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 8, 2021. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $21,741.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for A. Vitti Excavators, LLC, following the July 2
This facility's $65,223 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,123.
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What OSHA violations was A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC cited for?
A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,223.00. The inspection opened on 2021-07-15.
How much was A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,223.00 against A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC in GREENWICH, CT. Average per citation: $21,741.00.
Is A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, A. VITTI EXCAVATORS, LLC has a risk score of 49 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $65,223.00 is above the industry average.