SAVERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAVERS, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 657 FARMINGTON AVENUE, BRISTOL, CT 06010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,950.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-03-08.
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 3.1 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 $36,950.00 is more than 5.7× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 453310). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
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 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 16, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2016. Of the 5 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 $36,950.00 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 $7,390.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this Savers, Inc. facility reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism and
This facility's $36,950 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 453310 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,426.
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What OSHA violations was SAVERS, INC. cited for?
SAVERS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,950.00. The inspection opened on 2016-03-08.
How much was SAVERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,950.00 against SAVERS, INC. in BRISTOL, CT. Average per citation: $7,390.00.
Is SAVERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SAVERS, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $36,950.00 is above the industry average.