Leed-Himmel Industries Safety Record

Hamden, CT · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/29/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Leed-Himmel Industries in Hamden, Connecticut has 175 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 135 classified as serious and $112,840 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2025.

Leed-Himmel Industries in Hamden, 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 Leed-Himmel Industries 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.

135 of the 175 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $112,840 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

9.2 Leed-Himmel Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$7,448 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 175 violations, $112,840 in penalties across 19 inspections
175 Total Violations
19 Total Inspections
135 Total Serious
$112,840 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($6,703)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($744)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (10 total) since 1992
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 5 inspections (18 total) since 1992
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1992
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 169 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $196,179 in penalties for Leed-Himmel Industries, later reduced to $112,840 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
18 citations $10,045
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
16 citations $12,000
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
14 citations $9,750
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
10 citations $6,635
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
9 citations $6,040

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Leed-Himmel Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/29/2025 Complaint? Hamden, CT 6 $7,448
07/13/2022 Complaint? Hamden, CT 0 $0
09/27/2018 Complaint? Hamden, CT 6 $19,500
10/09/2009 Programmed Other? Hamden, CT 0 $0
05/15/2002 Complaint? Hamden, CT 0 $0
05/08/2000 Planned? Hamden, CT 48 $28,252
05/08/2000 Planned? Hamden, CT 58 $41,445
07/28/1998 Complaint? Hamden, CT 3 $1,050
05/04/1998 Planned? Hamden, CT 0 $0
04/06/1998 Referral? Hamden, CT 2 $450
04/06/1998 Complaint? Hamden, CT 1 $400
01/28/1998 Complaint? Hamden, CT 1 $450
10/01/1997 Referral? Hamden, CT 2 $450
09/11/1997 Complaint? Hamden, CT 9 $900
06/19/1996 Complaint? Hamden, CT 8 $2,300
06/19/1996 Complaint? Hamden, CT 1 $750
05/25/1995 Complaint? Hamden, CT 8 $2,700
12/21/1994 Complaint? Hamden, CT 4 $2,000
02/26/1992 Planned? Hamden, CT 18 $4,745

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