MARTIN CABINET, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARTIN CABINET, INC. — a wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing facility located at 500 BROAD STREET, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,666.85. The inspection case was opened on 2018-03-14.
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 $31,666.85 is more than 4.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 337110). 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 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 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 23, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 8, 2004. Of the 34 total citations, 15 (44%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $31,666.85 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 $931.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Martin Cabinet, Inc. reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance that extends beyond simple oversight into the realm of systemic operational negligence. The sheer volume of citations—34 in total—coupled with multiple "Repeat" violations under
This facility's $31,667 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 337110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,485.
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What OSHA violations was MARTIN CABINET, INC. cited for?
MARTIN CABINET, INC. received 34 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,666.85. The inspection opened on 2018-03-14.
How much was MARTIN CABINET, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,666.85 against MARTIN CABINET, INC. in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $931.38.
Is MARTIN CABINET, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MARTIN CABINET, INC. has a risk score of 46 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 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $31,666.85 is above the industry average.