Public Administration · New Britain, CT

New Britain Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Britain Housing Authority ranks #96,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$240
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Britain Housing Authority in New Britain, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $240. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Britain Housing Authority 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, City & County of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $245 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#96,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New Britain Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Britain Housing Authority runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$240 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 New Britain Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOH - THE JUDICIARY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAYREVILLE POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COUNTY OF LA PROBATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASSIAC POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CA CORRECTIONS - DEU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SOUTH EL MON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CA DEPARTMENT OF COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF MOSES LAKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRANT TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPT. OF THE AI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROSLYN VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DORCHESTER COUNTY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCACS STATEN ISLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FCI SEAGOVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCOTT COUNTY - OFFIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8New Britain Housing …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
New Britain Housing Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

New Britain Housing Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: New Britain Housing Authority is the #1,793 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($240).

How New Britain Housing Authority Compares

New Britain Housing Authority's 1.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-04

Last Inspection

2021-07-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $120 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$240

Current Penalty Amount

$240

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric New Britain Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $240 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $120 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 New Britain Housing Authority safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, New Britain Housing Authority's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 New Britain Housing Authority have?
New Britain Housing Authority has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $240.
How many OSHA inspections has New Britain Housing Authority had?
New Britain Housing Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-04 and the most recent on 2021-07-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Britain Housing Authority?
New Britain Housing Authority has been assessed $240 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Britain Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. New Britain Housing Authority has 1 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 New Britain Housing Authority operate in?
New Britain 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 New Britain Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Britain Housing Authority ranks #96,843 (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 New Britain Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average?
New Britain Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $240 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, City & County of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $245 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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