GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. — a forging and stamping facility located at 78 BROOKSIDE ROAD, WATERBURY, CT 06704 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 42 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,040.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-01-09.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,040.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332116). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 42 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 12, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 8, 2006. Of the 42 total citations, 15 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,040.00 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 $620.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2006 inspection of Gem Manufacturing Co., Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management
This facility's $26,040 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332116 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,145.
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What OSHA violations was GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. cited for?
GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. received 42 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,040.00. The inspection opened on 2006-01-09.
How much was GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,040.00 against GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. in WATERBURY, CT. Average per citation: $620.00.
Is GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEM MANUFACTURING CO., INC. has a risk score of 30 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 Forging and Stamping facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $26,040.00 is above the industry average.