This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

John & Bob's Towing & Recovery Safety Record

Portland, CT

F

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

Last inspected 08/13/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, John & Bob's Towing & Recovery in Portland, Connecticut has 17 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $2,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2002.

John & Bob's Towing & Recovery, located in Portland, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 17 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,550.

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.

17 Violations
3 Inspections
13 Serious
$2,550 Penalties
Serious?
13 ($2,550)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $5,250 in penalties for John & Bob's Towing & Recovery, later reduced to $2,550 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0184 OSHA Standard
3 citations $750
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/13/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, CT 8 $700
08/06/2002 Referral? Portland, CT 5 $1,100
05/07/1996 Referral? Portland, CT 4 $750

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