SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS — a aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing facility located at 967 PARKER STREET, MANCHESTER, CT 06040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $134,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-02-21.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $134,000.00 is more than 20.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336412). 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 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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. 5 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 June 19, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 4, 2006. Of the 13 total citations, 13 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $134,000.00 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 $10,307.69 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Smiths Aerospace Components reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of mechanical safety failures, characterized by a staggering
This facility's $134,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336412 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,735.
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What OSHA violations was SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS cited for?
SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS received 13 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $134,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-02-21.
How much was SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $134,000.00 against SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS in MANCHESTER, CT. Average per citation: $10,307.69.
Is SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SMITHS AEROSPACE COMPONENTS has a risk score of 56 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $134,000.00 is above the industry average.