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Retail Trade · Manchester, CT

Transfer Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Transfer Enterprises, INC. ranks #14,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$23,796
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

Transfer Enterprises, INC. in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,796. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Transfer Enterprises, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 19.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harmony Foods, LLC in Santa Cruz, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,785 in current penalties.

19.0
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious
#14,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Transfer Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Transfer Enterprises, INC. runs far above peers (8.2x 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

$23,796 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Transfer Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTSON'S LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GLAZIER FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OLIVE & COCOA,LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILD WEST MOTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C.S. ROSS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATLANTIC AUTO TRIM A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7K.J. MANNA ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT USA, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN & COUNTRY FORD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUILDING SUPPLY AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FERRETERIA MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELLIOTT TIRE & SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNECHT'S OF SPRINGFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ZIEGLER LUMBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Transfer Enterprises…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38
Transfer Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 38 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Transfer Enterprises, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Transfer Enterprises, INC. is the #331 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($23,796).

How Transfer Enterprises, INC. Compares

Transfer Enterprises, INC.'s 19.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-27

Last Inspection

2019-04-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

19.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 19.0 violations per visit. That's $11,898 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.6% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

18.4% 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

$51,917

Current Penalty Amount

$23,796

Penalty Reduction

54.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,121 from the initial assessment of $51,917. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Transfer Enterprises, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Transfer Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 38 1.7
Total Penalty $23,796 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,898 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,796 here).

Menard, INC. $23,800 IL Lowe's Home Centers, INC. $23,800 TX Harmony Foods, LLC $23,785 CA Tamura Superette, INC. $23,823 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Home Depot U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Rialto, CA Albertson's LLC 2 insp. Brea, CA Southern Tire Mart, LLC. 2 insp. Kingsport, TN Glazier Foods Company 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Menard, INC.
Kewanee, IL
2 inspections $23,800
Lowe's Home Centers, INC.
Killeen, TX
2 inspections $23,800
Bisma Service Station
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Certified Auto Parts of Connecticut, INC.
Bridgeport, CT
3 inspections $23,787
Harmony Foods, LLC
Santa Cruz, CA
2 inspections $23,785

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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 Transfer Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Transfer Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 2 inspections, including 30 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Transfer Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Transfer Enterprises, INC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,796.
How many OSHA inspections has Transfer Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Transfer Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-27 and the most recent on 2019-04-15. This averages 19.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Transfer Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Transfer Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $23,796 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,917 (a 54.2% reduction).
Does Transfer Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Transfer Enterprises, INC. has 30 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Transfer Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Transfer Enterprises, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Transfer Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Transfer Enterprises, INC. ranks #14,310 (the top quarter 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 Transfer Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Transfer Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,796 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harmony Foods, LLC in Santa Cruz, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $23,785 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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