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City of New Haven

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of New Haven ranks #28,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 79 violations across 26 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$12,624
OSHA penalties
79
Violations cited
26
OSHA inspections
#28,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of New Haven in New Haven, CT has been the subject of 26 OSHA workplace inspections and 79 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,624. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $172,211 in back wages owed to 547 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of New Haven 26 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 79 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 68 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (12.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $172,211 in back wages owed to 547 affected workers. For comparison, Pollard Construction in Juneau, AK is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $184,687 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
86.1%
of violations were serious
#28,519
of 99,447 penalized employers
$172,211
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 23/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 79 violations across 26 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $172K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($86K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City of New Haven compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of New Haven runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$12,624 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of New Haven.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both18.421.925.529.132.6020.741.562.283.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ & J CLEARING & DEM…, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 0BLACKHAWK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 42F L SHOWALTER INC, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 2HAAS SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 14CSM GROUP, OSHA inspections: 29 · Violations cited: 20TUTOR PERINI CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 50THE WHITING-TURNER C…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 8TUTOR-SALIBA CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 45ISAGANI B. BALUYUT C…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 49LAS VEGAS PAVING COR…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 18GOLDEN STATE BORING …, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 4JAMES G. DAVIS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 0THE CAVE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 10MARKET & JOHNSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 3GARNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 32 · Violations cited: 2SKANSKA USA CIVIL WE…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 25JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF PASADENA, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 0SUMMIT CONTRACTING G…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 1AZTECH PLASTERING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 20City of New Haven, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 79
City of New Haven has 26 OSHA inspections on record and 79 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of New Haven in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of New Haven ranks #7,554 at $12,624 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place City of New Haven at rank #491 of 12,785 employers ($172,211 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,624 OSHA penalties plus $172,211 WHD back wages (93.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of New Haven Compares

City of New Haven's 3.04 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

26

First Inspection

2014-10-01

Last Inspection

2023-11-09

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$486

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 26 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $486 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

68

Serious

86.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

13.9% 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

$21,340

Current Penalty Amount

$12,624

Penalty Reduction

40.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$184,835

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,716 from the initial assessment of $21,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$172,211
Employees Affected
547
WHD Violations
550
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$315
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$86,106

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of New Haven owed $172,211 in back wages to 547 employees across 2 cases and 550 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How City of New Haven compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of New Haven Industry Avg
Inspections 26 2.0
Violations 79 3.3
Total Penalty $12,624 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $486 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of New Haven, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,624 here).

Harbert Roofing INC. $12,625 CA Sergio Gutierrez $12,620 TX Frontier Stone Works, LLC $12,629 NV Teich Custom Builders, LLC. $12,630 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (26 inspections here).

J & J Clearing & Demolition, INC. 26 insp. Norfolk, VA Blackhawk Roofing, LLC 24 insp. Springfield, IL F L Showalter INC 23 insp. Lynchburg, VA Haas Sons, INC. 23 insp. Eau Claire, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pollard Construction
Juneau, AK
5 inspections $184,687
Zion Construction Co (410 Grand Street)
Cresskill, NJ
0 inspections $0
Division 26 Technologies Inc.
Spring, TX
0 inspections $0
Kimbrell Electric, Inc.
Glendale, AZ
0 inspections $0
Massey Electric Company
Alcoa, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use City of New Haven's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of New Haven against Pollard Construction, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of New Haven's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • City of New Haven also carries $172,211 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 City of New Haven safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of New Haven's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 79 violations across 26 inspections, including 68 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of New Haven have? ▼
City of New Haven has 79 OSHA violations on record, including 68 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,624.
How many OSHA inspections has City of New Haven had? ▼
City of New Haven has had 26 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-01 and the most recent on 2023-11-09. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of New Haven? ▼
City of New Haven has been assessed $12,624 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,340 (a 40.8% reduction). Additionally, $172,211 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of New Haven have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of New Haven has 68 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.
Has City of New Haven been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against City of New Haven, resulting in $172,211 in back wages owed to 547 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of New Haven operate in? ▼
City of New Haven operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of New Haven owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of New Haven owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $172,211 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does City of New Haven rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of New Haven ranks #28,519 (the upper 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 City of New Haven's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of New Haven's total OSHA penalty of $12,624 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 26 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pollard Construction in Juneau, AK is a similar construction employer with $184,687 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 26 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.