This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Colt Defense Safety Record

West Hartford, CT · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/06/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colt Defense in West Hartford, Connecticut has 39 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $99,279 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2007 to 2013.

Colt Defense, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 39 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $99,279.

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.

39 Violations
6 Inspections
21 Serious
$99,279 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($40,079)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($14,200)
Repeat?
4 ($45,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2007
1910.0125 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $160,913 in penalties for Colt Defense, later reduced to $99,279 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
7 citations $49,500
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $3,564
1910.0125 OSHA Standard
3 citations $3,100
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $3,169
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations $3,669
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/06/2013 Referral? West Hartford, CT 1 $3,060
01/24/2012 Planned? West Hartford, CT 0 $0
11/16/2010 Follow-Up? West Hartford, CT 4 $4,582
11/16/2010 Follow-Up? West Hartford, CT 5 $4,738
03/13/2007 Complaint? West Hartford, CT 17 $61,300
03/08/2007 Complaint? West Hartford, CT 12 $25,600

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