CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED — a wine and distilled alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers facility located at 333 LORDSHIP BOULEVARD, STRATFORD, CT 06615 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-03-13.
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 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 $34,000.00 is more than 6.6× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424820). 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 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 September 5, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 2022. Of the 9 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 $34,000.00 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 $3,777.78 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Connecticut Distributors, Incorporated reveals a systemic breakdown in material handling safety and equipment oversight, centered
This facility's $34,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424820 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,810.
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What OSHA violations was CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED cited for?
CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED received 9 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-03-13.
How much was CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,000.00 against CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED in STRATFORD, CT. Average per citation: $3,777.78.
Is CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 10 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 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $34,000.00 is above the industry average.