PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED — a automotive parts, accessories, and tire retailers facility located at 2490 STATE STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06514 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,360.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-04.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,360.00 is more than 5.7× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 441320). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 12, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 25, 2012. Of the 17 total citations, 15 (88%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $18,360.00 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 $1,080.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Porto’s Tire Service Incorporated reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental safety controls within a
This facility's $18,360 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 441320 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,016.
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What OSHA violations was PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED cited for?
PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED received 17 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,360.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-04.
How much was PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,360.00 against PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $1,080.00.
Is PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PORTO'S TIRE SERVICE INCORPORATED has a risk score of 21 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 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $18,360.00 is above the industry average.