Unifirst Safety Record

Stratford, CT · Other Services

F

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

Last inspected 02/16/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Unifirst in Stratford, Connecticut has 37 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $12,510 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2018.

Unifirst in Stratford, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the other services industry, this places Unifirst 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.

10 of the 37 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.

9.2 Unifirst violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Other Services avg
Above industry average
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37 Violations
4 Inspections
10 Serious
$12,510 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($1,080)
Serious?
10 ($11,430)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 37 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $16,460 in penalties for Unifirst, later reduced to $12,510 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $3,080
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $160

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Unifirst in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/16/2018 Monitoring? Stratford, CT 1 $1,000
12/19/2012 Complaint? Stratford, CT 3 $8,470
10/16/1985 Referral? Stratford, CT 16 $560
10/11/1985 Complaint? Stratford, CT 17 $2,480

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