Tier 5 Standard

SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC

📍 3010 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06518🏭 General Automotive Repair (NAICS 811111)📅 2012-11-16
$18,900.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
430
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC — a general automotive repair facility located at 3010 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06518 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-11-16.

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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,900.00 is more than 6.6× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811111). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

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 8 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 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 January 22, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 8, 2013. Of the 8 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 $18,900.00 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 $2,362.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for System Engineering, LLC reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding foundational safety protocols,

Industry Benchmark (CT)

This facility's $18,900 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811111 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,469.

$2,469
State Avg
$18,900
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,600.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,600.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.38(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 22, 2013Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC cited for?

SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC received 8 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,900.00. The inspection opened on 2012-11-16.

How much was SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $18,900.00 against SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $2,362.50.

Is SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SYSTEM ENGINEERING, LLC has a risk score of 22 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 General Automotive Repair facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $18,900.00 is above the industry average.