Establishment profile
TRU-HITCH, INC.
16 W. WEST HILL ROAD, BARKHAMSTED, CT, 06063
441310 — Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
Summary
TRU-HITCH, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $6,525 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 84th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TRU-HITCH, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $6,525 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 D01 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $525 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 I09 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0040 A | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4413 within CT. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRU-HITCH, INC. 16 W WEST HILL ROAD · BARKHAMSTED, CT, 06063 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Feb 2014 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TRU-HITCH, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense105 EACH STRYKER RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE AND SERVICE.contract · Last action 2013-11-25$35,207,417
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF THIS EFFORT WILL RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARMY-APPROVED INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUALS AND 123 LIGHTING KITS REQUIRED FOR INFRARED ILLUMINATION, NIGHT VISION DEVICE CAPABILITY, AND BRIGHTNESS FOR THE MODULAR CATASTROPHIC RECOVERY SYSTEM WORK AREA.contract · Last action 2020-06-03$6,103,671
- Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER W56HZV-19-F-0139 OF CONTRACT W56HZV-18-D- 0112 PROCURES 20EA XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICE (FWTRD), 22EA XM1250 TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS(TDRT), 22EA FIELD LIGHT KITS(FLK), AND 28EA WINCH CONTROL KITS(WCK).contract · Last action 2020-04-28$5,715,613
- Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT IS AN IDIQ CONTRACT FOR THE RESET OF THE MODULAR CATASTROPHIC RECOVERY SYSTEM (FWTRD&TDRT) AND MISSING PARTS REPLACEMENT. THIS DELIVERY ORDER 0002 AWARDS THE RESET OF 63 FWTRD AND 58 TDRT.contract · Last action 2018-08-10$5,066,144
- Department of Defense20EA - NEW FIFTH WHEEL TOWING AND RECOVERY DEVISES 49EA - WINCH CONTROL KITScontract · Last action 2016-06-29$4,029,112
- Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER W56HZV-18-F-0157 OF CONTRACT W56HZV-18-D-0112 PROCURES 12EA XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICE(FWTRD), 12EA XM1250 TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS(TDRT), 12EA FIELD LIGHT KITS(FLK), AND 16EA WINCH CONTROL KITS(WCK).contract · Last action 2019-01-22$3,231,149
- Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF DELIVERY ORDER 0001 TO CONTRACT W56HZV-16-D-0148 IS FOR THE RESET OF 22EA XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICES (FWTRD) AND 22EA TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS (TDRT) AND ASSOCIATED MISSING PARTS.contract · Last action 2018-08-10$1,969,107
- Department of DefenseTHIS UCA CONTRACT AWARD IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF 3 EA MODULAR CATASTROPHIC RECOVERY SYSTEMS (MCRS). FMS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COUNTRY OF BULGARIA.contract · Last action 2025-02-28$1,087,082
- Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER W56HZV-18-F-0157 OF CONTRACT W56HZV-18-D- 0112 PROCURES 4EA XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICE (FWTRD), 4EA XM1250 TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS(TDRT), 4EA FIELD LIGHT KITS(FLK), AND 4EA WINCH CONTROL KITS(WCK).contract · Last action 2020-01-03$1,073,770
- Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DO 0001 IS TO PURCHASE 11EA FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICE (FWTRD) AND 36EA TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILER (TDRT), KEY COMPONENTS OF THE MODULAR-CATASTROPHIC RECOVERY SYSTEM (MCRS).contract · Last action 2019-11-06$922,313
- Department of Defense18 STRYKER RECOVERY SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2010-11-18$883,685
- Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT IS AN IDIQ CONTRACT FOR THE RESET OF THE MODULAR CATASTROPHIC RECOVERY SYSTEM (FWTRD&TDRT) AND MISSING PARTS REPLACEMENT. THIS DELIVERY ORDER W56HZV-18-F-0025 AWARDS THE RESET OF 4EA FWTRD AND 4EA TDRT.contract · Last action 2020-02-18$324,464
- Department of DefensePURCHASE ORDER FOR 32 EACH NEW PRODUCTION WINCH CONTROL KITS (WCKS).contract · Last action 2021-11-22$112,047
- General Services AdministrationNON-STANDARD MEDIUM/HEAVY VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2010-08-16$53,825
- Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER W56HZV-18-F-0029 TO CONTRACT W56HZV-16-D-0018 FUNDS THE REFURBISHMENT OF 54 EACH WINCH CONTROL KITS (WCK).contract · Last action 2019-04-23$51,677
- General Services AdministrationDESCR N.A.contract · Last action 2010-03-04$51,362
- Department of Defense29 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NSN 3040-01-495-2850 FOR THE M915 FOV. NO OPTION REQUIRED, THIS IS A NOBLE EAGLE PROCUREMENT.contract · Last action 2011-11-14$27,825
- Department of DefenseBOOM ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2010-05-10$23,565
- Department of DefensePART # 5200-1, AXLE, LIFT ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2017-12-15$11,965
- Department of DefenseTIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2019-01-28$9,710
- Department of DefensePROCURE 23 HYDRAILIC MOTORScontract · Last action 2013-12-12$7,130
- Department of DefenseSPARE PARTS TO SUPPORT THE INTERIM STRYKER RECOVERY SYSTEM (ISRS)FIELDING IN AFGHANISTAN.contract · Last action 2014-04-25$6,360
- General Services AdministrationCARRIER, STORAGE BATTERY, HAND: CARRIER, STORAGE BATTERY, HAND END ITEMIDENTIFICATION: 2510014588253contract · Last action 2009-05-21$36
- Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT AWARD IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF NEW PRODUCTION XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICES (FWTRDS), XM1250 TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS (TDRTS), FIELD LIGHT KITS (FLKS), AND WINCH CONTROL KITS (WCKS) FROM TRU-HITCH, INC., OF PLEASANT VALLEY, CT.contract · Last action 2020-09-09$0
- Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS AWARD A THREE YEAR IDIQ CONTRACT FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF A MINIMUM OF 2 EACH AND A MAXIMUM OF 11 EACH FWTRD AND A MINIMUM OF 8 UP TO 36 EACH TDRT IN SUPPORT OF MCRS.contract · Last action 2020-09-09$0
- Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TWO YEAR IDIQ CONTRACT IS FOR THE RESET OF A MAXIMUM 90 EA XM20 FIFTH WHEEL TOWING RECOVERY DEVICES (FWTRD) AND A MAXIMUM OF 90 EA TILT DECK RECOVERY TRAILERS (TDRT).contract · Last action 2020-09-09$0
- General Services AdministrationFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2010-07-23$0
- Department of Defense5TH WHEEL TOWING DEVICEcontract · Last action 2009-11-18$-0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336399 - ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-02-28. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-08-12 | Planned | 13 | 12 | $6,525 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TRU-HITCH, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is TRU-HITCH, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- TRU-HITCH, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $6,525 in total penalties.
- How does TRU-HITCH, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- TRU-HITCH, INC. operates in the automotive parts and accessories stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.