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AVERY ABRASIVES INC
$61,696
penalties
112
viol.
12
insp.

AVERY ABRASIVES INC

2225 RESERVOIR AVENUE, Trumbull, CT 06611

Inspections
12
Apr 1978 to Jun 2019 · 8 safety, 4 health
Violations
112
across 12 inspections
Penalties on record
$61,696
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 74Willful 0Repeat 0Other 38

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Inspection records

Jun 3, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344029186$6,8206 viol.

Inspection #344029186

Dates

Opened
Jun 3, 2019
Closing Conference Date
Jun 3, 2019
Final Order
Aug 5, 2019
Closed
Sep 20, 2019

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
22
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,820
Penalties on Record
$6,820
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I
Serious11$3,031$3,031Aug 22, 2019-Aug 5, 2019
01001B1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III
Serious12$0$0Aug 22, 2019-Aug 5, 2019
01002A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Serious16$3,789$3,789Aug 22, 2019-Aug 5, 2019
01002B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01
Serious16$0$0Aug 22, 2019-Aug 5, 2019
020011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Other16$0$0Aug 22, 2019-Aug 5, 2019

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jun 7, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#334632189$14,00013 viol.

Inspection #334632189

Dates

Opened
Jun 7, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Jul 13, 2012
Final Order
Oct 15, 2012
Closed
Oct 17, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
28
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$28,000
Penalties on Record
$14,000
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious17$4,900$2,450Feb 4, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
010021910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I
Serious17$3,500$1,750Feb 4, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01003A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Serious113$2,800$1,400Feb 4, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01003B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04
Serious113$0$0Feb 4, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01004A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious113$4,900$2,450Sep 24, 2012-Oct 15, 2012

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 24, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#334513777$7,00011 viol.

Inspection #334513777

Dates

Opened
May 24, 2012
Closing Conference Date
May 24, 2012
Final Order
Oct 15, 2012
Closed
Oct 17, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
28
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
11 serious
Initial Penalties
$14,000
Penalties on Record
$7,000
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Serious118$2,800$1,400Feb 15, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I
Serious15$0$0Feb 15, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01001C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I
Serious15$0$0Feb 15, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
01001D1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K
Serious15$0$0Jan 2, 2013-Oct 15, 2012
010021910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious15$2,800$1,400Feb 15, 2013-Oct 15, 2012

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 8, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#303389357$8768 viol.

Inspection #303389357

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Nov 14, 2000
Closed
Jan 24, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
53

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,750
Penalties on Record
$876
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious14$525$263Jan 26, 2001--
01002A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious620$700$350Jan 26, 2001--
01002B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious620$0$0Jan 26, 2001--
010031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III
Serious415$525$263Jan 26, 2001--
020011904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Other1053$0$0Jan 26, 2001--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 14, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#123163495$4,0007 viol.

Inspection #123163495

Dates

Opened
Jul 14, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Aug 30, 1994
Closed
Jan 20, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
55
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 serious
Initial Penalties
$7,800
Penalties on Record
$4,000
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Serious49$1,200$600Jan 20, 1995--
01002A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01
Serious49$2,100$1,100Jan 20, 1995--
01002B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 E
Serious49$0$0Jan 20, 1995--
010031910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01
Serious49$1,200$600Jan 20, 1995--
010041910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 IIA
Serious49$1,200$600Jan 20, 1995--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 6, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123172405$16,00038 viol.

Inspection #123172405

Dates

Opened
Jul 6, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jul 6, 1994
Closed
Nov 29, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
55

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
38
Violation Types
26 serious, 12 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$46,200
Penalties on Record
$16,000
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 38 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious412$1,200$600Nov 25, 1994--
010021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Serious13$900$450Dec 15, 1994--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious11$3,000$1,800Oct 25, 1994--
010041910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02
Serious845$900$450Mar 10, 1995--
010051910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01
Serious155$900$450Mar 10, 1995--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 38 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Dec 14, 1992FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#113216980$13,00013 viol.

Inspection #113216980

Dates

Opened
Dec 14, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jan 28, 1993
Closed
Mar 2, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
63
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
10 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$18,750
Penalties on Record
$13,000
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.

Incident Investigation Summaries

Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.

FatalityDec 10, 1992

Electric shock - contact with energized parts

Injury: Electric ShockBody part: Body SystemSource: Electrical Apparatus/WiringEvent: Cardiovascular/Respiratory Failure

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious115$2,500$2,000Apr 30, 1993--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I
Serious13$2,500$2,000Feb 27, 1993--
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious1010$2,500$2,000Mar 14, 1993--
010041910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 F
Serious310$2,500$1,000Mar 14, 1993--
010051910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious12$1,250$1,000Feb 17, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 29, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#101684595$05 viol.

Inspection #101684595

Dates

Opened
Apr 29, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Apr 29, 1986
Closed
Jul 8, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
71
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
Other11$0$0Jul 7, 1986--
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01
Other12$0$0Jul 7, 1986--
010031910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Other16$0$0Jul 7, 1986--
010041910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 L02
Other11$0$0Jul 7, 1986--
010051910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Other12$0$0Jul 7, 1986--
Jun 26, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#965632$01 viol.

Inspection #965632

Dates

Opened
Jun 26, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Jun 26, 1984
Closed
Jul 16, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Other14$0$0Aug 20, 1984--
Mar 2, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10463073$08 viol.

Inspection #10463073

Dates

Opened
Mar 2, 1983
Closing Conference Date
Mar 2, 1983
Closed
Jul 1, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
63

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2225 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Other1-$0$0Apr 18, 1983--
010021910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other1-$0$0Apr 18, 1983--
010031910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Other1-$0$0Apr 18, 1983--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other2-$0$0Apr 18, 1983--
010051910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Other1-$0$0Apr 18, 1983--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Inspections 1 to 10 of 12, newest first

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus9 citations · $1,550
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks8 citations · $5,431
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)8 citations · $8,650

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: abrasive product manufacturing reported 4.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 19.7%; NAICS 32791 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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