Tier 2 Severe

CONTINENTAL FAB INC.

📍 50 WALNUT STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-01-10
$34,900.00
Total Penalties
66
Citations
81/100
Risk Score
398
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONTINENTAL FAB INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 50 WALNUT STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 66 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-01-10.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 66 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 20, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 1994. Of the 66 total citations, 15 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,900.00 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 $528.79 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Continental Fab Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of safety management, characterized

Citation Matrix — 66 Citations
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(06)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Repeat
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 02Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(d)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Repeat
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $16,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Repeat
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 20, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 05Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $130.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $130.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 20, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CONTINENTAL FAB INC. cited for?

CONTINENTAL FAB INC. received 66 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,900.00. The inspection opened on 1992-01-10.

How much was CONTINENTAL FAB INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $34,900.00 against CONTINENTAL FAB INC. in MIDDLETOWN, CT. Average per citation: $528.79.

Is CONTINENTAL FAB INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CONTINENTAL FAB INC. has a risk score of 81 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $34,900.00 is above the industry average.