ART EFFECTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ART EFFECTS, INC. — a sign manufacturing facility located at 27 BRITTON DRIVE, BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 48 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,531.20. The inspection case was opened on 2017-03-08.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,531.20 is more than 4.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339950). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 48 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 November 4, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 1999. Of the 48 total citations, 14 (29%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,531.20 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 $531.90 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $25,531 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339950 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,791.
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What OSHA violations was ART EFFECTS, INC. cited for?
ART EFFECTS, INC. received 48 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,531.20. The inspection opened on 2017-03-08.
How much was ART EFFECTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,531.20 against ART EFFECTS, INC. in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Average per citation: $531.90.
Is ART EFFECTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ART EFFECTS, INC. has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Sign Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $25,531.20 is above the industry average.