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Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. ranks #672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 49 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious
$176,991
OSHA penalties
49
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 49 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $176,991. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 49 violations, averaging 9.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC in Mesa, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.8
violations per inspection
73.5%
of violations were serious
#672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 49 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (9.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. runs far above peers (19.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$176,991 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($176,991) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $176,991 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUNTINGTON STEEL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PLASTICYCLE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 46BAYSIDE BEST BEANS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE B CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SEATTLE IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BARTLETT COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HARDWOOD SOLUTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35HUDSON RPM DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BEHLOG & SON PRODUCE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6AVERILL RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15HAAS AUTOMATION INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9INTRASTATE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HYDRITE CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EASTERN WHOLESALE FE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2EYE-FI, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22RE-USE HAWAII, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STEEL DUST RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Elg Utica Alloys (Ha…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 49 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. is the #24 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($176,991).

How Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. Compares

Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.'s 9.80 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (19.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-04-25

Last Inspection

2024-06-26

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,398

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 9.8 violations per visit. That's $35,398 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

73.5% of total

1

Willful

2.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

24.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$298,018

Current Penalty Amount

$176,991

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $121,027 from the initial assessment of $298,018. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 49 5.5
Total Penalty $176,991 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,398 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($176,991 here).

Bartlett Grain Company, LP $182,000 KS Interlake Mecalux, INC. $184,081 IL Superior Dairy, INC. $186,568 OH Longwell Company $166,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Huntington Steel and Supply Company, INC. 5 insp. Huntington, WV Plasticycle Corporation 5 insp. Nashville, TN Bayside Best Beans LLC 5 insp. Sebewaing, MI Save Mart Supermarkets 5 insp. Roseville, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC
Mesa, AZ
0 inspections $0
Rastellli Meats
Swedesboro, NJ
0 inspections $0
Recleim LLC
Norcross, GA
0 inspections $0
Bartlett Grain Company, LP
Atchison, KS
5 inspections $182,000
Shore Construction, LLC
Gibson, LA
1 inspections $31,446

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 49 violations across 5 inspections, including 36 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. have? ▼
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. has 49 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $176,991.
How many OSHA inspections has Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. had? ▼
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-25 and the most recent on 2024-06-26. This averages 9.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.? ▼
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. has been assessed $176,991 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $298,018 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. has 36 serious violations, 1 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. operate in? ▼
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. ranks #672 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $176,991 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (19.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC in Mesa, AZ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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