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STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution ranks #75,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,128
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,128. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of North Bend in North Bend, OR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,135 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#75,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,128 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHILLIPSBURG DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRE DISTRICT #1 CHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STOCKTON FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PIERCE COUNTY SHERIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SELAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA DEPT OF CORRECTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CRESTON, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTORIDAD DE CARRETE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DETROIT FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KLAMATH COUNTY EMERG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PLUMSTED POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NIOTA - POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ROCKY TOP - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KODIAK CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAIRVIEW - PARKS DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROGERSVILLE - FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROCKLAND CO DOH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAST MORICHES FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHITTENANGO VILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STCT Doc Osborn Corr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution sits at penalty rank #1,264 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($2,128 assessed).

How STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution Compares

STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution's 5.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-20

Last Inspection

2014-07-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,064

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,064 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$4,130

Current Penalty Amount

$2,128

Penalty Reduction

48.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,002 from the initial assessment of $4,130. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $2,128 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,064 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,128 here).

City of North Bend $2,135 OR Town of Blowing Rock Public Works $2,113 NC City of Selah $2,100 WA Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) $2,100 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Phillipsburg Department of Public Works 2 insp. Phillipsburg, NJ Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Building 2 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Stockton Fire Company 2 insp. Stockton, NJ Pierce County Sheriff Dept 2 insp. Tacoma, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shuck Law Firm
Sioux City, IA
0 inspections $0
City of North Bend
North Bend, OR
4 inspections $2,135
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works
Blowing Rock, NC
2 inspections $2,113
City of Selah
Selah, WA
2 inspections $2,100
Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building)
Woodbury Heights, NJ
2 inspections $2,100

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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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution have? ▼
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,128.
How many OSHA inspections has STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution had? ▼
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-20 and the most recent on 2014-07-31. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution? ▼
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution has been assessed $2,128 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,130 (a 48.5% reduction).
Does STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution has 11 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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution operate in? ▼
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution 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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution ranks #75,165 (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 STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution's total OSHA penalty of $2,128 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of North Bend in North Bend, OR is a similar public administration employer with $2,135 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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