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Griswold Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Griswold Housing Authority ranks #96,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$295
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Griswold Housing Authority in Griswold, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Griswold Housing Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Onondaga Fire Dept in Onondaga, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#96,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Griswold Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Griswold Housing Authority runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$295 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Griswold Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF KENILWORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KOTZEBUE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYONNE HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF BENSON MUNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF THE DALLES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY OF TEHAMA, SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIVERTON BOROUGH FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRISTOL BAY BOROUGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHVILLE CITY OF F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LA PAZ COUNTY - PARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SLATERVILLE VOLUNTEE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POLICÍA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARIN COUNTY OFFICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLARENCE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF DELHI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24U. S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MANCHESTER FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Griswold Housing Aut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Griswold Housing Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Griswold Housing Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Griswold Housing Authority is the #1,772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($295).

How Griswold Housing Authority Compares

Griswold Housing Authority's 7.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-14

Last Inspection

2020-10-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$148

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $148 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$540

Current Penalty Amount

$295

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $245 from the initial assessment of $540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Griswold Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 14 6.4
Total Penalty $295 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $148 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($295 here).

LA Paz County - Parks Department $300 AZ Northville City of Fire Department $300 MI County of Kern Fire Department $300 CA Onondaga Fire Dept $300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Borough of Kenilworth 2 insp. Kenilworth, NJ Kotzebue City of 2 insp. Kotzebue, AK Bayonne Housing Authority 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Parks and Recreation 2 insp. Benson, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northville City of Fire Department
Northville, MI
2 inspections $300
LA Paz County - Parks Department
Parker, AZ
2 inspections $300
County of Kern Fire Department
Arvin, CA
2 inspections $300
Onondaga Fire Dept
Onondaga, MI
2 inspections $300
County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
4 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Griswold Housing Authority'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 Griswold Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Griswold Housing Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Griswold Housing Authority have? ▼
Griswold Housing Authority has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $295.
How many OSHA inspections has Griswold Housing Authority had? ▼
Griswold Housing Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-14 and the most recent on 2020-10-14. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Griswold Housing Authority? ▼
Griswold Housing Authority has been assessed $295 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $540 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Griswold Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Griswold Housing Authority has 10 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 Griswold Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Griswold Housing Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 925110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Griswold Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Griswold Housing Authority ranks #96,127 (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 Griswold Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Griswold Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $295 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Onondaga Fire Dept in Onondaga, MI is a similar public administration employer with $300 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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