Transportation & Warehousing · Hamden, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Connecticut State University ranks #50,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 79 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,955
OSHA penalties: 79
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #50,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Connecticut State University in Hamden, CT has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 79 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,955. 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 Southern Connecticut State University: 10 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 79 violations, averaging 7.9 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 68 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Volpe Express, INC. in Phoenixville, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,957 in current penalties.

7.9
violations per inspection: 86.1%
of violations were serious: #50,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 79 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (7.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$5,955
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Southern Connecticut State University sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,955 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Connecticut State University.

Southern Connecticut State University has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 79 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Southern Connecticut State University in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #2,194 at $5,955 current penalty.

How Southern Connecticut State University Compares

Southern Connecticut State University's 7.90 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-01-17

Last Inspection

2024-01-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$596

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 10 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.9 violations per visit. That's $596 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

86.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.9% 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

$11,910

Current Penalty Amount

$5,955

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,955 from the initial assessment of $11,910. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Southern Connecticut State University compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Southern Connecticut State University	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	1.9
Violations	79	3.2
Total Penalty	$5,955	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$596	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Connecticut State University, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,955 here).

Volpe Express, INC. $5,957 PA Merchants 5 Star, LTD. $5,950 OH Target Corporation $5,950 MD Nalara Corporation $5,967 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Federal Express Corporation 10 insp. Memphis, TN Super Store Industries 10 insp. Lathrop, CA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 insp. Boston, MA United Parcel Service INC 10 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Volpe Express, INC.

Phoenixville, PA

3 inspections $5,957

Pinkys Moving Services

Tallahassee, FL

0 inspections $0

Merchants 5 Star, LTD.

Allied Frozen Storage

Mount Morris, NY

0 inspections $0

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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 Southern Connecticut State University safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Southern Connecticut State University's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 79 violations across 10 inspections, including 68 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Southern Connecticut State University have? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University has 79 OSHA violations on record, including 68 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,955.

How many OSHA inspections has Southern Connecticut State University had? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-17 and the most recent on 2024-01-18. This averages 7.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Southern Connecticut State University? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University has been assessed $5,955 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,910 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Southern Connecticut State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Southern Connecticut State University has 68 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 Southern Connecticut State University operate in? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Southern Connecticut State University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #50,433 (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 Southern Connecticut State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University's total OSHA penalty of $5,955 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Volpe Express, INC. in Phoenixville, PA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,957 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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