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State of Connecticut Department of Correction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut Department of Correction ranks #77,386 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,920
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut Department of Correction in Newtown, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,920. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected State of Connecticut Department of Correction 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,386 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Bozrah in Bozrah, CT is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $1,920 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows State of Connecticut Department of Correction runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,920 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 State of Connecticut Department of Correction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO DE CULEBRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF OREGON PARK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF CHILOQUIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROCHESTER CITY FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD 84 PCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ATHENS VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WEST MONROE TN MUN B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VETERANS AFFAIRS MED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUDUBON PARK FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28HARVEY CEDARS FD BU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNIONVILLE VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCFD - RESCUE 5, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DUMONT FIRE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF ELIZABETH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WOODBRIDGE HOUSING A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CA CORRECTIONS AND R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1State of Connecticut…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
State of Connecticut Department of Correction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

State of Connecticut Department of Correction in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of Connecticut Department of Correction ranks #1,307 at $1,920 current penalty.

How State of Connecticut Department of Correction Compares

State of Connecticut Department of Correction's 1.67 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-11-02

Last Inspection

2026-06-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $640 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,080

Current Penalty Amount

$1,920

Penalty Reduction

7.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $160 from the initial assessment of $2,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How State of Connecticut Department of Correction compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Connecticut Department of Correction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $1,920 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $640 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,920 here).

City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Public Works $1,925 AZ City of Clifton $1,900 NJ Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department $1,900 MI Acaa Oficina Central $1,900 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Municipio DE Culebra 3 insp. Culebra, PR State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept 3 insp. Florence, OR Alaska Dot&PF 3 insp. Soldotna, AK City of Chiloquin 3 insp. Chiloquin, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Bozrah
Bozrah, CT
6 inspections $1,920
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
4 inspections $1,820
City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Public Works
Benson, AZ
2 inspections $1,925
City of Clifton
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $1,900
Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department
Coldwater, MI
2 inspections $1,900

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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 State of Connecticut Department of Correction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut Department of Correction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 State of Connecticut Department of Correction have? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Correction has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,920.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Connecticut Department of Correction had? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Correction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-11-02 and the most recent on 2026-06-16. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut Department of Correction? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Correction has been assessed $1,920 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,080 (a 7.7% reduction).
Does State of Connecticut Department of Correction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Connecticut Department of Correction has 5 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 State of Connecticut Department of Correction operate in? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Correction operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does State of Connecticut Department of Correction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, State of Connecticut Department of Correction ranks #77,386 (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 State of Connecticut Department of Correction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Correction's total OSHA penalty of $1,920 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Bozrah in Bozrah, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,920 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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