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Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,165
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Erachel Board & Care #6 in Chula Vista, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$4,165 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE BUCKINGHAM AT NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BOND COUNTY-HOUSING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BORO PARK OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTHEAST GEORGIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JESUP OPERATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JERSEY CITY MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HACKENSACK UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MID MICHIGAN INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTRA COSTA REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HURON HEALTH CARE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SULLIVAN CO DEPT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCHRA OFFICE OF CHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALAMEDA COUNTY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PRESTON MEMORIAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LOVELACE MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBUS TRANSPORT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNIVERSITY OF UTAH H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Candlewood Valley He…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center ranks #1,296 at $4,165 current penalty.

How Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares

Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-07

Last Inspection

2021-04-08

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,388 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,411

Current Penalty Amount

$4,165

Penalty Reduction

68.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,246 from the initial assessment of $13,411. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $4,165 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,388 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,165 here).

Bio-Reference Laboratories $4,157 NJ Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center $4,156 PA Genesis Health System $4,186 IA Woodward Resource Center $4,188 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

The Buckingham at Norwood Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC 3 insp. Norwood, NJ Bond County-Housing Authority 3 insp. Greenville, IL Boro Park Operating CO, LLC. 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INC. 3 insp. Gainesville, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center have? ▼
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center had? ▼
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-07 and the most recent on 2021-04-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center? ▼
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center has been assessed $4,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,411 (a 68.9% reduction).
Does Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center has 3 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 Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center operate in? ▼
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center ranks #60,391 (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 Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center's total OSHA penalty of $4,165 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Erachel Board & Care #6 in Chula Vista, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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