Public Administration · New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Connecticut State University ranks #78,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,820
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #78,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,820. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $105 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Connecticut State University 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $105 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Public Works in Benson, AZ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,925 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection: 85.2%
of violations were serious: #78,047
of 99,447 penalized employers: $105
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $105 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($53 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$1,820
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Southern Connecticut State University runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,820 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Public Administration 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 4 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Southern Connecticut State University in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Southern Connecticut State University is the #1,319 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,820). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Southern Connecticut State University at rank #501 of 501 employers ($105 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,820 OSHA penalties plus $105 WHD back wages (5.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Southern Connecticut State University Compares

Southern Connecticut State University's 6.75 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-08-30

Last Inspection

2024-01-22

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$455

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $455 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

85.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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

$3,640

Current Penalty Amount

$1,820

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,925

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,820 from the initial assessment of $3,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$105

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$105

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$53

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Southern Connecticut State University owed $105 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Southern Connecticut State University compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Southern Connecticut State University	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	27	6.4
Total Penalty	$1,820	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$455	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration 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 ($1,820 here).

Lane County $1,810 OR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Corcoran State Prison $1,805 CA Lewis County $1,800 WA Township of Lacey Police Department $1,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Township of Parsippany Police Department 4 insp. Parsippany, NJ City of Lakeside 4 insp. Lakeside, OR IL Dept. of Human Services - TDF Rushville 4 insp. Rushville, IL Dobbs Ferry Vill Hall/PD 4 insp. Dobbs Ferry, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Public Works

Benson, AZ

2 inspections $1,925

State of Connecticut Department of Correction

Municipio DE Hormigueros

Hormigueros, PR

6 inspections $1,950

Town of North Branford

North Branford, CT

5 inspections $1,950

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What to do with this record

Use Southern Connecticut State University's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Southern Connecticut State University also carries $105 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 27 violations across 4 inspections, including 23 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 Southern Connecticut State University have? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,820.

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

Southern Connecticut State University has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-30 and the most recent on 2024-01-22. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.

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

Southern Connecticut State University has been assessed $1,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,640 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $105 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

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

Yes. Southern Connecticut State University has 23 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.

Has Southern Connecticut State University been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Southern Connecticut State University, resulting in $105 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Southern Connecticut State University operate in? ▼

Southern Connecticut State University operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Southern Connecticut State University owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Southern Connecticut State University owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $105 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

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 #78,047 (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 $1,820 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Public Works in Benson, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $1,925 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.