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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Rocky Hill, CT

State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs ranks #59,331 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 53 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,345
OSHA penalties
53
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#59,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill, CT has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,345. 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 Veterans Affairs: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 53 violations, averaging 7.6 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,331 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, St. Joseph Home Health Inc. in Midland, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.6
violations per inspection
75.5%
of violations were serious
#59,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 53 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (7.6 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 Veterans Affairs runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$4,345 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Veterans Affairs.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYSOMH GREATER BINGH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18NORTH CAROLINA DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12SAINT LUKES MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYS OCFS GOSHEN SECU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYCHHC NORTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPT OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11PARTNERSHIPS IN COMM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK BETH ISRAEL M…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12VINELAND VETERANS ME…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2NYCHHC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3NYSOCFS FINGER LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18RESEARCH MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5State of Connecticut…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 53
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 53 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 Veterans Affairs in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs is the #1,274 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($4,345).

How State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Compares

State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs's 7.57 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 runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2018-09-17

Last Inspection

2018-10-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$621

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.6 violations per visit. That's $621 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

75.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

24.5% 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

$8,690

Current Penalty Amount

$4,345

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,345 from the initial assessment of $8,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.7
Violations 53 1.1
Total Penalty $4,345 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $621 $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 Veterans Affairs, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,345 here).

Kennesaw Pediatrics $4,340 GA Takecare Insurance Company INC $4,351 GU Glacier Hills, INC. $4,375 MI The Williamsport Home $4,381 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Nysomh Greater Binghamton Health Center 7 insp. Binghamton, NY North Carolina Department of Health and Human Serv 7 insp. Morganton, NC Saint Lukes Memorial Hospital INC 7 insp. Ponce, PR NYS Ocfs Goshen Secure CTR 7 insp. Goshen, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

St. Joseph Home Health Inc.
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
IMS Professional Homecare
Des Plaines, IL
0 inspections $0
Brent Bultemeier, DC, PA
Texarkana, TX
0 inspections $0
Kennesaw Pediatrics
Kennesaw, GA
2 inspections $4,340
Discovery Child
Anthony, NM
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 Veterans Affairs safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 53 violations across 7 inspections, including 40 serious violations. 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 Veterans Affairs have? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,345.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs had? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-17 and the most recent on 2018-10-02. This averages 7.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has been assessed $4,345 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,690 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has 40 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 Veterans Affairs operate in? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). 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 Veterans Affairs 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 Veterans Affairs ranks #59,331 (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 Veterans Affairs's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs's total OSHA penalty of $4,345 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, St. Joseph Home Health Inc. in Midland, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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