ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. — a other waste collection facility located at 555 WORDIN AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,950.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-04-17.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. EPA penalties total $92,000.00 (Clean Water Act: $92,000.00). Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,950.00 is more than 4.3× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562119). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 May 1, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 24, 2020. Of the 20 total citations, 9 (45%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,950.00 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 $897.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Enviro Express, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems, characterized
Comparing penalized facilities in BRIDGEPORT, CT (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in BRIDGEPORT · Connecticut data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. cited for?
ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. received 20 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,950.00. The inspection opened on 2009-04-17.
How much was ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,950.00 against ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $897.50.
Is ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ENVIRO EXPRESS, INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Other Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $17,950.00 is above the industry average.