GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at PARTY CITY, 498 BUSHY HILL ROAD, SIMSBURY, CT 06070 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-12-02.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,500.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 79th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 20, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 13, 2015. Of the 2 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 $3,500.00 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.
This facility's $3,500 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,355.
Comparing penalized facilities in SIMSBURY, CT (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in SIMSBURY · Connecticut data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. cited for?
GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,500.00. The inspection opened on 2014-12-02.
How much was GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,500.00 against GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. in SIMSBURY, CT. Average per citation: $1,750.00.
Is GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEM MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,500.00 is below the industry average.