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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Hartford, CT

Community Health Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Community Health Services ranks #8,623 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty82% serious
$34,695
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,623
of 99,447 penalized employers

Community Health Services in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,695. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Community Health Services 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,623 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ridgefield Park Adult Training in Ridgefield Park, NJ is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#8,623
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Community Health Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Community Health Services runs far above peers (29.4x 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

$34,695 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Community Health Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAS PALMAS MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NYCHHC JACOBI MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0NYSOMH STARC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SUNY UPSTATE UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TOMPKINS CO OMH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CLARION HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22GATEWAY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3METHODIST HOSPITAL O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LONGHORN VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4EDWARDS CENTER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LEWIS CO GENERAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SUTTER TRACY COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTON-LEE-HARNETT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5VIRGO MEDICAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10HENRY FORD HEALTH SY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WESTCHESTER MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11VICKSBURG HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5COREWELL HEALTH WILL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ASHLEY MANOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Community Health Ser…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11
Community Health Services has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Community Health Services in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Community Health Services is the #93 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($34,695).

How Community Health Services Compares

Community Health Services's 2.75 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 far above peers (29.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-10-06

Last Inspection

2016-04-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,674

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $8,674 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

18.2% 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

$42,750

Current Penalty Amount

$34,695

Penalty Reduction

18.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,055 from the initial assessment of $42,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Community Health Services compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Community Health Services Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 11 1.1
Total Penalty $34,695 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,674 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Community Health Services, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,695 here).

New Mark Care Center, INC. $34,706 MO Kindred Hospital South Bay $34,450 CA Kare Medical Transport $35,000 OH KND Development 54, LLC $35,175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Las Palmas Medical Center 4 insp. El Paso, TX Nychhc Jacobi Medical Center 4 insp. Bronx, NY Nysomh Starc 4 insp. Marcy, NY Suny Upstate University Hospital 4 insp. Syracuse, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
New Mark Care Center, INC.
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $34,706
Exceptional Treasures
Petersburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Grand Vista of Coldwater
Coldwater, MI
0 inspections $0
Ridgefield Park Adult Training
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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 Community Health Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Community Health Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Community Health Services have? ▼
Community Health Services has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,695.
How many OSHA inspections has Community Health Services had? ▼
Community Health Services has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-06 and the most recent on 2016-04-22. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Community Health Services? ▼
Community Health Services has been assessed $34,695 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,750 (a 18.8% reduction).
Does Community Health Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Community Health Services has 9 serious violations, and 2 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 Community Health Services operate in? ▼
Community Health Services operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621498). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Community Health Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Community Health Services ranks #8,623 (the top 10% 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 Community Health Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Community Health Services's total OSHA penalty of $34,695 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (29.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ridgefield Park Adult Training in Ridgefield Park, NJ 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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