OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED — a all other specialty trade contractors facility located at 2 SKIFF STREET, CHESTNUT HILL EAST APT BLDG #2, HAMDEN, CT 06514 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $61,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-10-01.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $61,000.00 is more than 16.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238990). 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 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 13, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2003. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,333.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $61,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238990 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,861.
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What OSHA violations was OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED cited for?
OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $61,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-10-01.
How much was OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $61,000.00 against OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $20,333.33.
Is OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OLDCASTLE PRECAST INCORPORATED has a risk score of 28 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Specialty Trade Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $61,000.00 is above the industry average.