This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Velvet Safety Record

Stonington, CT

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/18/1981

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Velvet in Stonington, Connecticut has 13 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1981.

American Velvet, located in Stonington, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 13 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $550.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

13 Violations
2 Inspections
2 Serious
$550 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($150)
Serious?
2 ($400)
1910.0262 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $630 in penalties for American Velvet, later reduced to $550 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0262 OSHA Standard
4 citations $430
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
3 citations $30
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $30
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/18/1981 Planned? Stonington, CT 4 $400
05/28/1975 Planned? Stonington, CT 9 $150

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