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City of New Haven Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of New Haven Public Schools ranks #20,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty74% serious
$17,740
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#20,204
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of New Haven Public Schools in New Haven, CT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,740. 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 Public Schools 8 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flager County Schools in Bunnell, FL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
74.1%
of violations were serious
#20,204
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (3.4 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of New Haven Public Schools runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$17,740 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of New Haven Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR RUM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13PORTLAND SD 1J, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8UC REGENTS UC DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2HACKETTSTOWN PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7GREEN RIVER COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16HARVARD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 41MARIE KATZENBACH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 50STATE OF OREGON UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CUNY BMCC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10City of New Haven Pu…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27
City of New Haven Public Schools has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

City of New Haven Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: City of New Haven Public Schools is the #170 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($17,740).

How City of New Haven Public Schools Compares

City of New Haven Public Schools's 3.38 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2018-09-11

Last Inspection

2026-04-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,218

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 8 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $2,218 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

74.1% of total

2

Willful

7.4% of total

1

Repeat

3.7% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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

$18,170

Current Penalty Amount

$17,740

Penalty Reduction

2.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $430 from the initial assessment of $18,170. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How City of New Haven Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of New Haven Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.5
Violations 27 5.7
Total Penalty $17,740 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,218 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,740 here).

University of Iowa $17,924 IA School Dist #1 Seattle $17,950 WA Luna Community College $17,500 NM Irvine Unified School District $18,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Upr Rum 8 insp. Mayaguez, PR Georgetown University 8 insp. Washington, DC DE 8 insp. Aguadilla, PR Utah State University 8 insp. Logan, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yorktown Systems Group, INC
Huntsville, AL
0 inspections $0
School Dist #1 Seattle
Seattle, WA
7 inspections $17,950
Flager County Schools
Bunnell, FL
0 inspections $0
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
2 inspections $17,500
Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, CA
3 inspections $18,000

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What to do with this record

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

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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 City of New Haven Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of New Haven Public Schools's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 8 inspections, including 20 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 City of New Haven Public Schools have? ▼
City of New Haven Public Schools has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,740.
How many OSHA inspections has City of New Haven Public Schools had? ▼
City of New Haven Public Schools has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-11 and the most recent on 2026-04-08. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of New Haven Public Schools? ▼
City of New Haven Public Schools has been assessed $17,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,170 (a 2.4% reduction).
Does City of New Haven Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of New Haven Public Schools has 20 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 City of New Haven Public Schools operate in? ▼
City of New Haven Public Schools operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of New Haven Public Schools 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 Public Schools ranks #20,204 (the top quarter 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 Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of New Haven Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $17,740 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flager County Schools in Bunnell, FL is a similar educational services 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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