SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. — a forging and stamping facility located at 240 CHAPEL ROAD, MANCHESTER, CT 06045 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 60 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,227.80. The inspection case was opened on 2017-01-25.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $23,227.80 is more than 3.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332116). 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 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 60 citations spanning 5 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 October 9, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 27, 2002. Of the 60 total citations, 15 (25%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,227.80 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 $387.13 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $23,228 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332116 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,145.
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What OSHA violations was SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. cited for?
SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. received 60 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,227.80. The inspection opened on 2017-01-25.
How much was SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,227.80 against SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. in MANCHESTER, CT. Average per citation: $387.13.
Is SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SATELLITE AEROSPACE, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Forging and Stamping facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $23,227.80 is above the industry average.