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State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services in Waterford, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. 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 State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Advanced Spine & Pain Center in Las Vegas, NV is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,200 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYSOPWDD BORDEN RD IRA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CENTRO DE SALUD DE L…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NYSOMH CREEDMOOR PSY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HACKENSACK MERIDIAN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9NYCHH ELMHURST HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14DURHAM VA MEDICAL CE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ST LAWRENCE CO DSS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TROY AMBULANCE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20PRIME HEALTHCARE SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DISABLED, ELDERLY AN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25SUTTER GENERAL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NYSOPWDD - NIXON PARK, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6THE NEW YORK AND PRE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ALTA BATES SUMMIT ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13State of Connecticut…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services ranks #1,927 at $1,200 current penalty.

How State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Compares

State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services's 1.75 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-05-25

Last Inspection

2016-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $1,200 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Hendersonville Dental Spa PLLC $1,200 TN Golden Cross Ambulance INC. $1,200 VT Advanced Spine & Pain Center $1,200 NV NHC Healthcare/Franklin LLC $1,200 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nysopwdd Borden RD Ira 4 insp. Depew, NY University of Miami Hospital 4 insp. Miami, FL Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters 4 insp. Norfolk, VA Centro DE Salud DE Lares INC. 4 insp. Lares, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hendersonville Dental Spa PLLC
Hendersonville, TN
3 inspections $1,200
Golden Cross Ambulance INC.
Westminster, VT
2 inspections $1,200
Advanced Spine & Pain Center
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,200
NHC Healthcare/Franklin LLC
Franklin, TN
2 inspections $1,200
Teague Nursing Home
Teague, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services'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 State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections. 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 State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services have? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services had? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-25 and the most recent on 2016-05-25. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services operate in? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services 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 Developmental Services ranks #84,567 (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 Developmental Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Advanced Spine & Pain Center in Las Vegas, NV is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $1,200 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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