This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

New England Motor Freight Safety Record

Meriden, CT · Transportation & Warehousing

F

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

Last inspected 02/02/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, New England Motor Freight in Meriden, Connecticut has 23 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $20,950 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2004 to 2011.

New England Motor Freight, located in Meriden, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 23 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $20,950.

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.

23 Violations
4 Inspections
10 Serious
$20,950 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($5,450)
Serious?
10 ($15,500)
1904.0029 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2004
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2009
1904.0032 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2009
OSHA initially proposed $57,900 in penalties for New England Motor Freight, later reduced to $20,950 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $4,200
1904.0029 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,450
1904.0032 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $2,700
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation $1,100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/02/2011 Follow-Up? Meriden, CT 2 $6,500
03/26/2010 Referral? Meriden, CT 6 $6,000
07/16/2009 Planned? Meriden, CT 12 $8,000
12/21/2004 Complaint? Meriden, CT 3 $450

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