CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS — a wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing facility located at 955 CONN. AVE (INNOVATION CENTER #1C), BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-02-09.
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 3.3 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 $375.00 is 94% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 337110). 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 41th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 February 27, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2004. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $375.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $375 penalty is higher than 3% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 337110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,485.
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What OSHA violations was CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS cited for?
CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $375.00. The inspection opened on 2004-02-09.
How much was CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $375.00 against CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $375.00.
Is CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS has a risk score of 0 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 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $375.00 is below the industry average.