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Educational Services · Torrington, CT

State of Connecticut, Department of Education

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut, Department of Education ranks #77,386 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$1,920
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut, Department of Education in Torrington, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 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 Education 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. 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, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, University of California Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
38.5%
of violations were serious
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows State of Connecticut, Department of Education runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is State of Connecticut, Department of Education.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIRGINIA UNIVERSITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE REGENTS OF THE U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MILLVILLE BOARD OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESC PEDRO FALU OR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VACAVILLE UNIFIED SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE PS 28, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KIN DAH LICHII OLTA'…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BALTIMORE CITY COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEWARK CSD LINCOLN E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARRETT COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ATLANTA CAREER INSTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPEW UFSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHURCHVILLE-CHILI CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENMORE UFSD CONTINU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ISD 281-NORTHPORT EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0State of Connecticut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
State of Connecticut, Department of Education has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services 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 Education in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of Connecticut, Department of Education ranks #621 at $1,920 current penalty.

How State of Connecticut, Department of Education Compares

State of Connecticut, Department of Education's 13.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-04

Last Inspection

2015-12-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$960

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $960 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

38.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% 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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,920

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,280 from the initial assessment of $3,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How State of Connecticut, Department of Education compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Connecticut, Department of Education Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 26 5.7
Total Penalty $1,920 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $960 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of Connecticut, Department of Education, 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).

Columbia College Chicago $1,890 IL California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum $1,975 CA San Ramon Valley Unified School District $1,855 CA DE $1,850 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Virginia University of Lynchburg 2 insp. Lynchburg, VA The Regents of the University of California 2 insp. Riverside, CA Ocean County Vocational Technical School District 2 insp. Brick, NJ Bethlehem Township School District 2 insp. Asbury, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Camden City School District
Camden, NJ
1 inspections $0
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
2 inspections $500
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $1,890
1 to 1 Tutors, LLC
Irving, TX
0 inspections $0
EEG, Inc.
Chandler, AZ
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 State of Connecticut, Department of Education safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut, Department of Education's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services 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 Education have? ▼
State of Connecticut, Department of Education has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 10 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 Education had? ▼
State of Connecticut, Department of Education has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-04 and the most recent on 2015-12-15. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut, Department of Education? ▼
State of Connecticut, Department of Education has been assessed $1,920 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,200 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does State of Connecticut, Department of Education have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Connecticut, Department of Education has 10 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 Education operate in? ▼
State of Connecticut, Department of Education operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does State of Connecticut, Department of Education 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 Education 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 Education's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Connecticut, Department of Education's total OSHA penalty of $1,920 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, University of California Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA is a similar educational services employer with $500 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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