Public Administration · Ansonia, CT

Ansonia Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ansonia Housing Authority ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious
$650
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ansonia Housing Authority in Ansonia, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ansonia Housing Authority 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Department of Human Services Police in Trenton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $650 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ansonia Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ansonia Housing Authority runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$650 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ansonia Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EAST FORK UTILITY DI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7USDOJ/FBOP FEDERAL M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21OTSEGO COUNTY CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCHENECTADY CITY POL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA COUNTY COURT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17STANWIX HEIGHTS VOLU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28SADDLE BROOK FD COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17NJ VETERANS MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ERIEVILLE FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BALTIMORE COUNTY DEP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19LAKE PLACID VILL POL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26IDAHO PANHANDLE NATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32FULTON CITY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16EDISON POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF PROPER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Ansonia Housing Auth…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11
Ansonia Housing Authority has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ansonia Housing Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Ansonia Housing Authority sits at penalty rank #1,620 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($650 assessed).

How Ansonia Housing Authority Compares

Ansonia Housing Authority's 2.75 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-05-02

Last Inspection

2026-03-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $163 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $650 from the initial assessment of $1,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Ansonia Housing Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ansonia Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $163 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ansonia Housing Authority, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansonia Housing Authority safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ansonia Housing Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ansonia Housing Authority have?
Ansonia Housing Authority has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $650.
How many OSHA inspections has Ansonia Housing Authority had?
Ansonia Housing Authority has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-02 and the most recent on 2026-03-10. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ansonia Housing Authority?
Ansonia Housing Authority has been assessed $650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,300 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ansonia Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ansonia Housing Authority has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ansonia Housing Authority operate in?
Ansonia Housing Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 925110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ansonia Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ansonia Housing Authority ranks #90,718 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ansonia Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average?
Ansonia Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $650 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Department of Human Services Police in Trenton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $650 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.