HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED — a ship building and repairing facility located at 837 SEAVIEW AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-10-22.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,000.00 is 55% above the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336611). 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 94th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 February 18, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 9, 2004. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $10,000.00 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 $10,000 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336611 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,739.
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What OSHA violations was HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED cited for?
HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED received 10 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-10-22.
How much was HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $1,000.00.
Is HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HILLER SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 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 Ship Building and Repairing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $10,000.00 is above the industry average.