WIREMOLD COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WIREMOLD COMPANY — a noncurrent-carrying wiring device manufacturing facility located at 60 WOODLAWN STREET, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 73 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $200,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-04-19.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $200,000.00 is more than 31.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335932). 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 100th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 73 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 14 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 September 28, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 16, 2006. Of the 73 total citations, 11 (15%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $200,000.00 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 $2,739.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Wiremold Company’s West Hartford facility revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems,
This facility's $200,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 335932 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $34,351.
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What OSHA violations was WIREMOLD COMPANY cited for?
WIREMOLD COMPANY received 73 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $200,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-04-19.
How much was WIREMOLD COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $200,000.00 against WIREMOLD COMPANY in WEST HARTFORD, CT. Average per citation: $2,739.73.
Is WIREMOLD COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WIREMOLD COMPANY has a risk score of 65 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $200,000.00 is above the industry average.