BUSHWICK METALS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BUSHWICK METALS, INC. — a metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers facility located at 560 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 76 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $107,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-01-29.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $107,250.00 is more than 20.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 76 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 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 November 2, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 1, 2001. Of the 76 total citations, 12 (16%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $107,250.00 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 $1,411.18 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2004 enforcement action against Bushwick Metals, Inc. revealed a pervasive and systemic
This facility's $107,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423510 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,548.
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What OSHA violations was BUSHWICK METALS, INC. cited for?
BUSHWICK METALS, INC. received 76 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $107,250.00. The inspection opened on 2004-01-29.
How much was BUSHWICK METALS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $107,250.00 against BUSHWICK METALS, INC. in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $1,411.18.
Is BUSHWICK METALS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BUSHWICK METALS, INC. has a risk score of 61 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 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $107,250.00 is above the industry average.