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Shepard's, Incorporated: OSHA inspections and violations

Bethel, Connecticut · General Warehousing and Storage · NAICS 493110

8inspections
55citation items
$10,008current penalties
May 17, 2019last inspection

OSHA has inspected Shepard's, Incorporated 8 times in Connecticut since 1978.

The latest one began on May 17, 2019 as part of a related case, in Bethel.

Those inspections ended with 55 citation items: 26 serious and 29 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $21,627 and now stand at $10,008, 54% lower after settlements or reviews.

Exit routes comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.37.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for transportation and warehousing employers since 2015 is $3,555, and Shepard's, Incorporated averages $0 (1 cited inspection).

Shepard's, Incorporated also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Shepard's, Incorporated: OSHA citation items per year, 1978 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344018288 OPENED MAY 17, 2019Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Dec 16, 2019

32 Henry Street, Bethel, CT 06801 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 12, 2019Final

Inspection 313739070 OPENED DEC 2, 2009Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Dec 9, 2009

11 C Durant Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 313359523 OPENED JUL 17, 2009Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Oct 22, 2009

11 C Durant Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 123151078 OPENED JUN 28, 2002Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed May 14, 2003

32 Henry Street, Bethel, CT 06801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$2,500$1,250Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(6) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$637$318Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
Serious$750$375Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3d
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,250$625Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,250$625Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$1,250$625Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$750$375Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$2,500$1,250Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,000$500Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,250$625Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,000$500Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(3)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$2,500$1,250Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$500$250Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 2002Closed

Inspection 123300014 OPENED MAR 17, 1999Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 55 employees at the site · Closed Aug 9, 1999

32 Henry Street, Bethel, CT 06801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$1,250$400Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2) · Exit route design
Serious$0$0Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
Serious$750$200Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans
Serious$750$200Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$750$200Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$750$200Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 2, 1999Closed

Inspection 102744174 OPENED OCT 13, 1987Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 75 employees at the site · Closed Feb 10, 1988

32 Henry St, Betnel, CT 06801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 14, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 14, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1904.5(c) · Determination of work-relatedness
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 14, 1987Closed

Inspection 10590875 OPENED SEP 10, 1980Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

32 Henry Street, Bethel, CT 06801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 10589042 OPENED APR 5, 1978Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 70 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 1978

32 Henry Street, Bethel, CT 06801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$240$240Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 7 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1978Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2020, the Bethel site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 41 workers: 9.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 7 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Moving and Storage
Bethel · 2020
41 419.22.9

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria

29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)

(6) Sources of ignition—(i) General. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)

(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

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