Educational Services · New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Connecticut State University ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 63 violations across 9 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,500
OSHA penalties: 63
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 63 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Connecticut State University 9 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 63 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 57 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DE in Juncos, PR is another educational services employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 90.5%
of violations were serious: #52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 63 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$5,500
Educational Services avg

$3,025

What this shows Central Connecticut State University runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Central Connecticut State University.

Central Connecticut State University has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 63 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Central Connecticut State University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Central Connecticut State University sits at penalty rank #413 of 856 penalized establishments ($5,500 assessed).

How Central Connecticut State University Compares

Central Connecticut State University's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-04-26

Last Inspection

2023-01-23

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$611

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 9 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $611 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Serious

90.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,500 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Central Connecticut State University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Central Connecticut State University	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	2.5
Violations	63	5.7
Total Penalty	$5,500	$3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$611	$1,199

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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Connecticut State University, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,500 here).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $5,500 NY DE $5,500 PR Sunnyvale School District $5,500 CA DE Escuela San Agustin $5,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Uc Davis 9 insp. Davis, CA Peralta Community College District - Laney College 9 insp. Oakland, CA Utah Valley University 9 insp. Orem, UT DE 9 insp. Las Piedras, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Juncos, PR

11 inspections $5,500

Sunnyvale School District

Sunnyvale, CA

3 inspections $5,500

DE Escuela San Agustin

San Juan, PR

2 inspections $5,500

DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero

San Juan, PR

2 inspections $5,500

Nightingale School of Nursing

San Leandro, CA

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 Central Connecticut State University safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Central Connecticut State University's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 63 violations across 9 inspections, including 57 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Central Connecticut State University have? ▼

Central Connecticut State University has 63 OSHA violations on record, including 57 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Central Connecticut State University had? ▼

Central Connecticut State University has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-26 and the most recent on 2023-01-23. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Central Connecticut State University? ▼

Central Connecticut State University has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Central Connecticut State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Central Connecticut State University has 57 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 Central Connecticut State University operate in? ▼

Central Connecticut State University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Central Connecticut State University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Connecticut State University ranks #52,705 (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 Central Connecticut State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Central Connecticut State University's total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE in Juncos, PR is a similar educational services employer with $5,500 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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