THE BASS PLATING COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BASS PLATING COMPANY — a electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring facility located at 82 OLD WINDSOR ROAD, BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-01-14.
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 $13,350.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332813). 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 96th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 11 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 April 17, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 28, 2016. Of the 21 total citations, 12 (57%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,350.00 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 $635.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,350 penalty is higher than 70% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332813 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,985.
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What OSHA violations was THE BASS PLATING COMPANY cited for?
THE BASS PLATING COMPANY received 21 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,350.00. The inspection opened on 2009-01-14.
How much was THE BASS PLATING COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,350.00 against THE BASS PLATING COMPANY in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Average per citation: $635.71.
Is THE BASS PLATING COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE BASS PLATING COMPANY has a risk score of 22 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 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $13,350.00 is above the industry average.