INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED — a flat glass manufacturing facility located at 34 EDMOND STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06517 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-22.
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 $38,500.00 is more than 4.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327211). 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 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 12, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2013. Of the 19 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 cumulative penalty of $38,500.00 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 $2,026.32 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Insulpane of Connecticut Incorporated reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by
This facility's $38,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327211 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,865.
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What OSHA violations was INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED cited for?
INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED received 19 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-03-22.
How much was INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,500.00 against INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $2,026.32.
Is INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INSULPANE OF CONNECTICUT INCORPORATED has a risk score of 41 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 Flat Glass Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $38,500.00 is above the industry average.