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Connecticut Airport Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Connecticut Airport Authority ranks #63,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty98% serious
$3,745
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#63,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Connecticut Airport Authority in Windsor Locks, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,745. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Connecticut Airport Authority: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 47 violations, averaging 9.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 46 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Panhandle Fire Protection in Amarillo, TX is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.4
violations per inspection
97.9%
of violations were serious
#63,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 47 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (9.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Connecticut Airport Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Connecticut Airport Authority runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$3,745 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Connecticut Airport Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.324.637.049.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF FAIRFIELD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DEPARTMENT OF CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VI PORT AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BLUFF CITY-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4IRVINGTON FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20SERVEN VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6OXFORD VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CA CORRECTIONS - DEU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NYCHA PELHAM PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1GARRISON FD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BUFFALO CITY FD ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MONROE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MOSCOW - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SCIPIO TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EAST ORANGE SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Connecticut Airport …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47
Connecticut Airport Authority has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 47 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Connecticut Airport Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Connecticut Airport Authority sits at penalty rank #1,034 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($3,745 assessed).

How Connecticut Airport Authority Compares

Connecticut Airport Authority's 9.40 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2022-02-28

Last Inspection

2022-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$749

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.4 violations per visit. That's $749 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

46

Serious

97.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.1% 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

$7,490

Current Penalty Amount

$3,745

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,745 from the initial assessment of $7,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Connecticut Airport Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Connecticut Airport Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 47 6.4
Total Penalty $3,745 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $749 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,745 here).

CA Corrections CCWF $3,750 CA Kern County Fire Department $3,750 CA Wayne County Sheriff's Office $3,750 MI City of Boulder City $3,780 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

City of Fairfield 5 insp. Fairfield, CA Department of Corrections, State of Iowa 5 insp. Mount Pleasant, IA VI Port Authority 5 insp. ST Thomas, VI Bluff City-City Hall 5 insp. Bluff City, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections CCWF
Chowchilla, CA
3 inspections $3,750
Panhandle Fire Protection
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $3,750
The West Palm Beach Housing Authority
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Town of Avon
Avon, CT
15 inspections $3,715

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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 Connecticut Airport Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Connecticut Airport Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 5 inspections, including 46 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Connecticut Airport Authority have? ▼
Connecticut Airport Authority has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 46 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,745.
How many OSHA inspections has Connecticut Airport Authority had? ▼
Connecticut Airport Authority has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-28 and the most recent on 2022-03-01. This averages 9.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Connecticut Airport Authority? ▼
Connecticut Airport Authority has been assessed $3,745 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,490 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Connecticut Airport Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Connecticut Airport Authority has 46 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 Connecticut Airport Authority operate in? ▼
Connecticut Airport Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Connecticut Airport Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Connecticut Airport Authority ranks #63,188 (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 Connecticut Airport Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Connecticut Airport Authority's total OSHA penalty of $3,745 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Panhandle Fire Protection in Amarillo, TX is a similar public administration 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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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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.