PLASTONICS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PLASTONICS, INC. — a all other plastics product manufacturing facility located at 230 LOCUST STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06114 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 150 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,340.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-18.
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, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $41,340.00 is more than 4.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326199). 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 150 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 26, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 14, 1993. Of the 150 total citations, 15 (10%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $41,340.00 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 $275.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Plastonics, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown of safety management systems, characterized by an extraordinary volume of 150 citations that signaled deep-seated
This facility's $41,340 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326199 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,416.
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What OSHA violations was PLASTONICS, INC. cited for?
PLASTONICS, INC. received 150 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,340.00. The inspection opened on 2013-03-18.
How much was PLASTONICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $41,340.00 against PLASTONICS, INC. in HARTFORD, CT. Average per citation: $275.60.
Is PLASTONICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PLASTONICS, INC. has a risk score of 33 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 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $41,340.00 is above the industry average.