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Healthcare & Social Assistance · West Haven, CT

Shoreline Dental Care, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shoreline Dental Care, LLC ranks #50,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shoreline Dental Care, LLC in West Haven, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shoreline Dental Care, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center in Canton, MS is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#50,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shoreline Dental Care, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shoreline Dental Care, LLC runs well above peers (5.0x 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

$5,900 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shoreline Dental Care, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMEMORIAL SLOAN KETTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EGER HEALTH CARE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OSHKOSH ASSISTED LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SSC MONTROSE SAN JUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADITUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELAWARE HEALTH CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BETHANY CENTER FOR R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PORTERVILLE CONVALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIBRA SPECIALITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WORK HEALTH SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAVA SENIOR CARE DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STARR COMMONWEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUN VALLEY ACRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NHC HEALTHCARE/SOMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NJDC&F-CHILD PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY ASSISTED LIVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE GOOD SAMARITAN H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Shoreline Dental Car…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shoreline Dental Care, LLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Shoreline Dental Care, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,061 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($5,900 assessed).

How Shoreline Dental Care, LLC Compares

Shoreline Dental Care, LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-12

Last Inspection

2014-11-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,950 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$9,032

Current Penalty Amount

$5,900

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,132 from the initial assessment of $9,032. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Shoreline Dental Care, LLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shoreline Dental Care, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $5,900 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,950 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shoreline Dental Care, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,900 here).

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, INC. $5,900 NY Lake Forest INC. $5,900 NC Huntington Health Care and Retirement Center, INC. $5,880 NC Medexpress Urgent Care $5,936 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 2 insp. New York, NY Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Staten Island, NY Emergency Physicians Urgent Care, INC. 2 insp. Fresno, CA Holy Cross Hospital, INC. 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, INC.
Rome, NY
2 inspections $5,900
Lake Forest INC.
Wilmington, NC
3 inspections $5,900
Comfort Keepers
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
Daniel and Elayna Ho
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center
Canton, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Shoreline Dental Care, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Shoreline Dental Care, LLC against Upstate Cerebral Palsy, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Shoreline Dental Care, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shoreline Dental Care, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shoreline Dental Care, LLC have? ▼
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Shoreline Dental Care, LLC had? ▼
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-12 and the most recent on 2014-11-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shoreline Dental Care, LLC? ▼
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC has been assessed $5,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,032 (a 34.7% reduction).
Does Shoreline Dental Care, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shoreline Dental Care, LLC has 2 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Shoreline Dental Care, LLC operate in? ▼
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621399). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shoreline Dental Care, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shoreline Dental Care, LLC ranks #50,692 (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 Shoreline Dental Care, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shoreline Dental Care, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,900 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center in Canton, MS is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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