CRICKET HOSIERY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. — a apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers facility located at 1341 RAILROAD AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-03-18.
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 2.6 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 $4,500.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424330). 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 83th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 11 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 July 15, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2009. Of the 15 total citations, 14 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. cited for?
CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 2009-03-18.
How much was CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $300.00.
Is CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CRICKET HOSIERY, INC. has a risk score of 17 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 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $4,500.00 is below the industry average.