CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. — a other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facility located at 761 MIDDLE STREET, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-12-30.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $30,450.00 is more than 7.3× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562219). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 32 citations spanning 6 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 May 30, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 20, 2003. Of the 32 total citations, 8 (25%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,450.00 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 $951.56 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Clean Harbors Environmental Services reveals a systemic breakdown in the management of high-hazard
This facility's $30,450 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562219 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,665.
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What OSHA violations was CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. cited for?
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. received 32 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,450.00. The inspection opened on 2002-12-30.
How much was CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,450.00 against CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $951.56.
Is CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 31 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 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $30,450.00 is above the industry average.