COVANTA BRISTOL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 170 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,760.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-04-19.
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.
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 23 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 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 17, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 6, 2016. Of the 23 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 $43,760.00 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 $1,902.61 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Covanta Bristol, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown in safety management
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What OSHA violations was COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. cited for?
COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. received 23 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,760.00. The inspection opened on 2001-04-19.
How much was COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,760.00 against COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $1,902.61.
Is COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COVANTA BRISTOL, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $43,760.00 is above the industry average.