This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Polar Cooler Manufacturing Safety Record

West Haven, CT

F

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

Last inspected 10/17/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Polar Cooler Manufacturing in West Haven, Connecticut has 50 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $2,730 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Polar Cooler Manufacturing, located in West Haven, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 50 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,730.

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.

50 Violations
4 Inspections
32 Serious
$2,730 Penalties
Serious?
32 ($1,780)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($50)
Repeat?
5 ($900)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $4,640 in penalties for Polar Cooler Manufacturing, later reduced to $2,730 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
8 citations $475
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
7 citations $525
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $525
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $125
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/17/1989 Follow-Up? West Haven, CT 0 $0
07/17/1989 Follow-Up? West Haven, CT 8 $1,180
04/27/1989 Referral? West Haven, CT 1 $0
01/20/1989 Complaint? West Haven, CT 41 $1,550

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