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Northwestern Regional School District No. 7

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 66 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty94% serious
$6,480
OSHA penalties
66
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 in Winsted, CT has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 66 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,480. 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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 66 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 62 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Claremont Usd - el Roble Intermediate School in Claremont, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,500 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
93.9%
of violations were serious
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 66 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,480 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northwestern Regional School District No. 7.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0017.334.652.069.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedV.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11PATERSON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 60THE OLYMPIC CLUB, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4HESPERIA UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2EAST ORANGE SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4EUGENE SD 4J, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23UNIVERSITY OF MASSAC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26INDIAN PRAIRIE - SD …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0OSWEGO CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18SAN BERNARDINO CITY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MONTCLAIR STATE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8Northwestern Regiona…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 66
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 66 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.

Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 sits at penalty rank #377 of 856 penalized establishments ($6,480 assessed).

How Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 Compares

Northwestern Regional School District No. 7's 11.00 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2025-10-03

Last Inspection

2025-10-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,080

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $1,080 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

62

Serious

93.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

6.1% 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

$12,960

Current Penalty Amount

$6,480

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,480 from the initial assessment of $12,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 66 5.7
Total Penalty $6,480 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,080 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwestern Regional School District No. 7, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,480 here).

DE $6,500 PR Claremont Usd - el Roble Intermediate School $6,500 CA Jefferson Elementary School District $6,500 CA Menominee Area Public Schools $6,400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

V.I. Department of Education - ST Croix 6 insp. Christiansted, VI Paterson Public School #5 6 insp. Paterson, NJ Gallup-McKinley County Schools 6 insp. Gallup, NM Anne Arundel County Public Schools 6 insp. Edgewater, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Julia B. Maitland School
Morgan City, LA
0 inspections $0
Johan Kriek Tennis LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
DE
Santurce, PR
4 inspections $6,500
Claremont Usd - el Roble Intermediate School
Claremont, CA
2 inspections $6,500
Jefferson Elementary School District
Daly City, CA
3 inspections $6,500

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What to do with this record

Use Northwestern Regional School District No. 7'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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwestern Regional School District No. 7's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 66 violations across 6 inspections, including 62 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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 have? ▼
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 has 66 OSHA violations on record, including 62 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 had? ▼
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-10-03 and the most recent on 2025-10-08. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwestern Regional School District No. 7? ▼
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 has been assessed $6,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,960 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 has 62 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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 operate in? ▼
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 ranks #47,911 (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 Northwestern Regional School District No. 7's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwestern Regional School District No. 7's total OSHA penalty of $6,480 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Claremont Usd - el Roble Intermediate School in Claremont, CA is a similar educational services employer with $6,500 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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