Educational Services · Waterbury, CT

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ranks #37,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 169 violations across 17 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,310
OSHA penalties: 169
Violations cited: 17
OSHA inspections: #37,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System in Waterbury, CT has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 169 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,310. 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 Technical Education and Career System: 17 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 169 violations, averaging 9.9 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 146 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The University School of Milwaukee Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,321 in current penalties.

9.9
violations per inspection: 86.4%
of violations were serious: #37,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 169 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (9.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Connecticut Technical …

$9,310
Educational Services avg

$3,025

What this shows Connecticut Technical Education and Career System runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$9,310 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 169 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.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ranks #292 at $9,310 current penalty.

How Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Compares

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's 9.94 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-10-02

Last Inspection

2024-10-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$548

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 17 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.9 violations per visit. That's $548 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

146

Serious

86.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,440

Current Penalty Amount

$9,310

Penalty Reduction

49.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,130 from the initial assessment of $18,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Connecticut Technical Education and Career System compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	Industry Avg
Inspections	17	2.5
Violations	169	5.7
Total Penalty	$9,310	$3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$548	$1,199

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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,310 here).

Minnesota State Academies $9,310 MN The University School of Milwaukee Corporation $9,321 WI Oklahoma City University $9,254 OK Fremont Unified School District $9,250 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

Cuny Hunter College 17 insp. New York, NY University of Utah 16 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Indian Prairie - SD 204 - District Office 18 insp. Naperville, IL DE 18 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Minnesota State Academies

Faribault, MN

4 inspections $9,310

Empire Education Group

Kennesaw, GA

0 inspections $0

Portland Public Schools

Portland, ME

2 inspections $1,500

The University School of Milwaukee Corporation

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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 Technical Education and Career System safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 169 violations across 17 inspections, including 146 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 Connecticut Technical Education and Career System have? ▼

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has 169 OSHA violations on record, including 146 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,310.

How many OSHA inspections has Connecticut Technical Education and Career System had? ▼

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-10-02 and the most recent on 2024-10-17. This averages 9.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System? ▼

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has been assessed $9,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,440 (a 49.5% reduction).

Does Connecticut Technical Education and Career System have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has 146 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 Technical Education and Career System operate in? ▼

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System 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 Connecticut Technical Education and Career System rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ranks #37,127 (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 Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's total OSHA penalty of $9,310 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The University School of Milwaukee Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is a similar educational services employer with $9,321 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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