This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Black Forest Woodworking Safety Record

Bridgeport, CT

F

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

Last inspected 01/06/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Black Forest Woodworking in Bridgeport, Connecticut has 71 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $12,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 1994.

Black Forest Woodworking, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 71 violations on file, 41 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,400.

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.

71 Violations
4 Inspections
41 Serious
$12,400 Penalties
Serious?
41 ($9,600)
Repeat?
17 ($2,800)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1991
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $28,600 in penalties for Black Forest Woodworking, later reduced to $12,400 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
12 citations $3,590
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $1,380
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
9 citations $670
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $730
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,510
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/06/1994 Follow-Up? Bridgeport, CT 0 $0
09/24/1992 Referral? Bridgeport, CT 30 $4,000
10/07/1991 Follow-Up? Bridgeport, CT 0 $0
04/12/1991 Complaint? Bridgeport, CT 41 $8,400

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