Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Shelton, CT
City of Shelton
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Shelton ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 77 violations across 24 inspections.
- $7,150
- OSHA penalties
- 77
- Violations cited
- 24
- OSHA inspections
- #44,804
- of 99,447 penalized employers
City of Shelton in Shelton, CT has been the subject of 24 OSHA workplace inspections and 77 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,150. 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 Shelton 24 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 77 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ratio Houston Inc in Houston, TX is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 3.2
- violations per inspection
- 37.7%
- of violations were serious
- #44,804
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 77 violations across 24 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How City of Shelton compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average
- City of Shelton
City of Shelton
$7,150 in penalties
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average (per employer)
$4,481 in penalties
What this shows City of Shelton runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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
$7,150 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Shelton.
City of Shelton in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger
Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Shelton ranks #346 at $7,150 current penalty.
How City of Shelton Compares
City of Shelton's 3.21 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.
Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
24
First Inspection
2017-03-28
Last Inspection
2026-05-07
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.2
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$298
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,537
What this shows 24 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $298 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
29
Serious
37.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
48
Other-Than-Serious
62.3% 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
$7,780
Current Penalty Amount
$7,150
Penalty Reduction
8.1%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $7,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
How City of Shelton compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of Shelton | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 1.8 |
| Violations | 77 | 5.1 |
| Total Penalty | $7,150 | $4,481 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $298 | $2,537 |
Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Shelton, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,150 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (24 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.
What to do with this record
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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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