GARCIA PRINTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GARCIA PRINTING, INC. — a commercial printing (except screen and books) facility located at 860 HONEYSPOT ROAD, STRATFORD, CT 06615 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-12-04.
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 $2,800.00 is 67% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 323111). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 75th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 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 February 14, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 3, 2013. Of the 8 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 $2,800.00 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 $2,800 penalty is higher than 26% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 323111 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,821.
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What OSHA violations was GARCIA PRINTING, INC. cited for?
GARCIA PRINTING, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,800.00. The inspection opened on 2012-12-04.
How much was GARCIA PRINTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,800.00 against GARCIA PRINTING, INC. in STRATFORD, CT. Average per citation: $350.00.
Is GARCIA PRINTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GARCIA PRINTING, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $2,800.00 is below the industry average.