Tier 5 Standard

ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

📍 BRIDGE #01469B (DUTCH POINT VIADUCT) I-91 (SB) + SR 598 (WB) + TR 803, HARTFORD, CT 06106🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2025-03-21
$10,641.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
380
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at BRIDGE #01469B (DUTCH POINT VIADUCT) I-91 (SB) + SR 598 (WB) + TR 803, HARTFORD, CT 06106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,641.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-21.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $10,641.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). 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 94th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 18, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2025. Of the 1 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 cumulative penalty of $10,641.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $10,641.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (CT)

This facility's $10,641 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,798.

$2,798
State Avg
$10,641
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.602(d)
Excavation & Trenching
Serious
Penalty: $10,641.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 18, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION cited for?

ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,641.00. The inspection opened on 2025-03-21.

How much was ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,641.00 against ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in HARTFORD, CT. Average per citation: $10,641.00.

Is ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ALGAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,641.00 is above the industry average.