Wholesale Trade · Manchester, CT

Hartford Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hartford Distributors, INC. ranks #33,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty27% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,680
OSHA penalties: 41
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #33,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hartford Distributors, INC. in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hartford Distributors, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 20.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Claire's Boutiques, INC. in Hoffman Estates, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,700 in current penalties.

20.5
violations per inspection: 26.8%
of violations were serious: #33,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (20.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Hartford Distributors,…

$10,680
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Hartford Distributors, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$10,680 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Hartford Distributors, INC..

Hartford Distributors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Hartford Distributors, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hartford Distributors, INC. ranks #1,599 at $10,680 current penalty.

How Hartford Distributors, INC. Compares

Hartford Distributors, INC.'s 20.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-13

Last Inspection

2010-08-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,340

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.5 violations per visit. That's $5,340 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

26.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

73.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,600

Current Penalty Amount

$10,680

Penalty Reduction

61.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,920 from the initial assessment of $27,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hartford Distributors, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hartford Distributors, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	41	5.5
Total Penalty	$10,680	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,340	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hartford Distributors, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,680 here).

D & L Grain & Feed Company $10,680 OH Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. $10,675 MA Claire's Boutiques, INC. $10,700 IL I Supply CO. $10,700 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

South Shore Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Casa Imports a Division of R.L.E. CORP. 2 insp. Utica, NY Norfolk Iron & Metal CO 2 insp. Norfolk, NE Raysteel, INC. 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

D & L Grain & Feed Company

Utica, OH

4 inspections $10,680

Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C.

New Bedford, MA

3 inspections $10,675

Claire's Boutiques, INC.

Hoffman Estates, IL

2 inspections $10,700

I Supply CO.

Fairborn, OH

3 inspections $10,700

World Kitchen, LLC

Greencastle, PA

4 inspections $10,700

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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 Hartford Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hartford Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Hartford Distributors, INC. have? ▼

Hartford Distributors, INC. has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,680.

How many OSHA inspections has Hartford Distributors, INC. had? ▼

Hartford Distributors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-13 and the most recent on 2010-08-04. This averages 20.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hartford Distributors, INC.? ▼

Hartford Distributors, INC. has been assessed $10,680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,600 (a 61.3% reduction).

Does Hartford Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hartford Distributors, INC. has 11 serious 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 Hartford Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼

Hartford Distributors, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hartford Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hartford Distributors, INC. ranks #33,171 (the upper half 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 Hartford Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hartford Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,680 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Claire's Boutiques, INC. in Hoffman Estates, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,700 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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