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State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut Judicial Branch ranks #84,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$1,170
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#84,699
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,170. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $172 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $172 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Municipio Autonomo DE Ponce Dtop Municipal in Ponce, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,350 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#84,699
of 99,447 penalized employers
$172
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $172 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($172 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Judicial Branch runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,170 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is State of Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOOD WILL FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DETROIT CTY OF FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF NEW BERN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CA DEPT OF CORRECTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CINAO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ISLAND PK VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WILLINGBORO FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HERKIMER VILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK FIRE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEST LONG BRANCH POL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SPACE EXPLORATION TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF VASSALBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF BUCKLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEST VALLEY FIRE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROCHESTER CITY POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TN HUMAN RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF JUSTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5State of Connecticut…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Judicial Branch in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch sits at penalty rank #1,455 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,170 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place State of Connecticut Judicial Branch at rank #499 of 501 employers ($172 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,170 OSHA penalties plus $172 WHD back wages (12.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Compares

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's 2.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-06-27

Last Inspection

2023-10-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $390 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,380

Current Penalty Amount

$1,170

Penalty Reduction

15.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,342

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $210 from the initial assessment of $1,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$172
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$172
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$172

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that State of Connecticut Judicial Branch owed $172 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $1,170 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $390 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,170 here).

Municipio DE San German $1,175 PR Ki Ki Association $1,181 AZ City of Scottsdale - Facilities North $1,189 AZ Town of Camden $1,190 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Good Will Fire Company #1 3 insp. Pemberton, NJ Detroit CTY of Fire Dept 3 insp. Detroit, MI City of New Bern Public Works Streets Division 3 insp. New Bern, NC CA Dept of Corrections N CA YCF 3 insp. Stockton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Long Beach Utilities Department
Long Beach, CA
4 inspections $1,350
Autoridad DE Carreteras y Transportacion
Salinas, PR
2 inspections $1,350
Municipio Autonomo DE Ponce Dtop Municipal
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $1,350
City of ST Paul - Fire Department
ST Paul, MN
3 inspections $1,350
Town of Stonington
Pawcatuck, CT
4 inspections $1,330

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What to do with this record

Use State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare State of Connecticut Judicial Branch against City of Long Beach Utilities Department, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • State of Connecticut Judicial Branch also carries $172 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Judicial Branch have? ▼
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,170.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Connecticut Judicial Branch had? ▼
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-27 and the most recent on 2023-10-10. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut Judicial Branch? ▼
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has been assessed $1,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,380 (a 15.2% reduction). Additionally, $172 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does State of Connecticut Judicial Branch have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has 4 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, resulting in $172 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch operate in? ▼
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922130). 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 State of Connecticut Judicial Branch owes me wages? ▼
If you believe State of Connecticut Judicial Branch 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 $172 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does State of Connecticut Judicial Branch 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 Judicial Branch ranks #84,699 (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 Judicial Branch's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's total OSHA penalty of $1,170 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, Municipio Autonomo DE Ponce Dtop Municipal in Ponce, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,350 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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