Detotec North America Safety Record

Sterling, CT · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/21/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Detotec North America in Sterling, Connecticut has 43 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 42 classified as serious and $41,856 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2022.

Detotec North America in Sterling, 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 Detotec North America 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.

42 of the 43 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.

8.6 Detotec North America violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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20 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
19 Serious (5 yr)
$35,106 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 43 violations, $41,856 in penalties across 5 inspections
43 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
42 Total Serious
$41,856 Total Penalties
Serious?
19 ($35,106)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (29 total) since 2001
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 43 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $48,231 in penalties for Detotec North America, later reduced to $41,856 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
29 citations $24,879
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
7 citations $7,801
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $2,340
1910.0216 OSHA Standard
2 citations $5,461
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Detotec North America in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/21/2022 Referral? Sterling, CT 0 $0
08/30/2021 Referral? Sterling, CT 20 $35,106
01/21/2016 Referral? Sterling, CT 0 $0
12/15/2015 Planned? Sterling, CT 6 $6,000
06/04/2001 Complaint? Sterling, CT 17 $750

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