ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. — a forging and stamping facility located at 18 MAIN STREET, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 152 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $222,077.50. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-23.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $222,077.50 is more than 34.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332116). 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 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 152 citations spanning 7 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 March 30, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 10, 2008. Of the 152 total citations, 13 (9%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $222,077.50 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 $1,461.04 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 inspection of the Associated Spring facility revealed a profound systemic failure in safety
This facility's $222,078 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332116 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,145.
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What OSHA violations was ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. cited for?
ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. received 152 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $222,077.50. The inspection opened on 2018-05-23.
How much was ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $222,077.50 against ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $1,461.04.
Is ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Forging and Stamping facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $222,077.50 is above the industry average.