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Stratford Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stratford Public Schools ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty93% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stratford Public Schools in Stratford, CT has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. 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 Stratford Public Schools: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 41 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DE Esc Jose N Gandara in Aibonito, PR is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
92.7%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stratford Public Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stratford Public Schools 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Stratford Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUNY BROOKLYN COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CAZENOVIA CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL SQUARE CSD M…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CENTRAL SQUARE CSD P…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23COPENHAGEN CSD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL SQUARE CSD B…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11DES MOINES PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL SQUARE CSD B…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14CATTARAUGUS LITTLE V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CENTRAL SQUARE CSD I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13SUNY BUFFALO STATE C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5REDLANDS UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2CUNY COLLEGE OF TECH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1HEMPSTEAD UFSD HEMPS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BALTIMORE CITY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13AUSTIN PEAY STATE UN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14Stratford Public Sch…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41
Stratford Public Schools has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Stratford Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Stratford Public Schools is the #536 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000).

How Stratford Public Schools Compares

Stratford Public Schools's 6.83 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2026-04-06

Last Inspection

2026-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

38

Serious

92.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

7.3% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Stratford Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stratford Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 41 5.7
Total Penalty $3,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stratford Public Schools, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

DE Esc Fray Bartolome DE las Casas $3,000 PR DE $3,000 PR Roosevelt University $3,000 IL DE $3,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Cuny Brooklyn College 6 insp. Brooklyn, NY Cazenovia CSD Transportation Dept 6 insp. Cazenovia, NY Lodi Unified School District 6 insp. Lodi, CA Central Square CSD Middle School 6 insp. Central Square, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

DE Esc Fray Bartolome DE las Casas
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $3,000
DE
Sabana Hoyos, PR
2 inspections $3,000
DE
Quebradillas, PR
2 inspections $3,000
DE Esc Jose N Gandara
Aibonito, PR
2 inspections $3,000
DE Esc Enrique DE Jesus Borras
Arecibo, PR
2 inspections $3,000

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What to do with this record

Use Stratford Public Schools's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Stratford Public Schools against DE Esc Fray Bartolome DE las Casas, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Stratford Public Schools's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
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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 Stratford Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stratford Public Schools's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 6 inspections, including 38 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 Stratford Public Schools have? ▼
Stratford Public Schools has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Stratford Public Schools had? ▼
Stratford Public Schools has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-04-06 and the most recent on 2026-04-06. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stratford Public Schools? ▼
Stratford Public Schools has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Stratford Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stratford Public Schools has 38 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 Stratford Public Schools operate in? ▼
Stratford Public Schools 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 Stratford Public Schools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stratford Public Schools ranks #68,523 (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 Stratford Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stratford Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE Esc Jose N Gandara in Aibonito, PR is a similar educational services employer with $3,000 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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