R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION — a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility located at 360 MINOR ROAD, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-26.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $21,500.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322211). 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 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 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 March 1, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 17, 2024. Of the 7 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 $21,500.00 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 $3,071.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against R & R Container Corporation revealed a pervasive disregard for fundamental industrial safety standards, indicative of
This facility's $21,500 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322211 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,387.
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What OSHA violations was R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION cited for?
R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION received 7 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,500.00. The inspection opened on 2023-10-26.
How much was R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,500.00 against R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $3,071.43.
Is R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R & R CONTAINER CORPORATION has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $21,500.00 is above the industry average.