Tier 5 Standard

VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING

📍 15 STEWART LANE, BARRE, VT 05641🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-11-13
$8,700.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
300
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING — a industry sector 00 facility located at 15 STEWART LANE, BARRE, VT 05641 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-11-13.

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.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 10, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 7, 1998. Of the 7 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 total proposed penalty of $8,700.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(03)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $2,100.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 10, 1997Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING cited for?

VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING received 7 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,700.00. The inspection opened on 1997-11-13.

How much was VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,700.00 against VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING in BARRE, VT. Average per citation: $1,242.86.

Is VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VERMONT CONTRACT PACKAGING has a risk score of 4 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,700.00 is above the industry average.