TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 202 WASHINGTON AVE., BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1987-04-23.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 8 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 22, 1987 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 25, 1987. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $100,000.00 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 $12,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for TPM/Macomber reflects a catastrophic systemic collapse of safety management,
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What OSHA violations was TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE cited for?
TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE received 8 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,000.00. The inspection opened on 1987-04-23.
How much was TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100,000.00 against TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Average per citation: $12,500.00.
Is TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TPM/MACOMBER, A JOINT VENTURE has a risk score of 59 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $100,000.00 is above the industry average.