BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY — a retail trade facility located at 800 BARNUM AVENUE CUTOFF, STRATFORD, CT 06614 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $39,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-09-07.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $39,000.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452112). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 17, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 12, 2018. 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 cumulative penalty of $39,000.00 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 $13,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this Stratford retail location revealed a troubling breakdown in life safety protocols,
This facility's $39,000 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452112 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,034.
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What OSHA violations was BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY cited for?
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $39,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-09-07.
How much was BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $39,000.00 against BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY in STRATFORD, CT. Average per citation: $13,000.00.
Is BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY has a risk score of 23 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 Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $39,000.00 is above the industry average.