Better Stones Safety Record

East Hartford, CT · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/04/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Better Stones in East Hartford, Connecticut has 4 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 4 classified as serious and $2,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Better Stones in East Hartford, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Better Stones among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

4 of the 4 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Connecticut workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.0 Better Stones violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$2,400 Penalties (5 yr)
Serious?
4 ($2,400)
OSHA initially proposed $4,227 in penalties for Better Stones, later reduced to $2,400 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $1,000
1910.1053 OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,400

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Better Stones in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/04/2021 Complaint? East Hartford, CT 4 $2,400

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