TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 140 PROGRESS DRIVE, MANCHESTER, CT 06042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,793.40. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-27.
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 3.1 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 $23,793.40 is more than 7.4× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 442110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 9 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 December 9, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 17, 2017. Of the 38 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 $23,793.40 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 $626.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Transfer Enterprises, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of industrial hygiene and chemical management protocols
This facility's $23,793 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 442110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,473.
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What OSHA violations was TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. cited for?
TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. received 38 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,793.40. The inspection opened on 2016-07-27.
How much was TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,793.40 against TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. in MANCHESTER, CT. Average per citation: $626.14.
Is TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $23,793.40 is above the industry average.