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The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. ranks #15,953 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$21,700
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,953
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. in Hamden, 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: $21,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #15,953 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Westchester Neurological Consultants, P.C. in Yonkers, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#15,953
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • 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.

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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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. runs far above peers (18.4x 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

$21,700 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOB OPTIONS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OSWEGO COUNTY DEPT. …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5METRO HEALTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN OREGON ASPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ERLANGER HEALTH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19THE RUTLAND HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PHC - CLEVELAND INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PROVIDENCE TARZANA M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN OREGON HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE SPRINGS LIVING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CLATSOP COUNTY DEVEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CLEARBROOK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PORT CITY OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IOWA VETERANS HOME, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GRUETLI LAAGER - SEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD NYC DO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0The Children's Cente…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. is the #221 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($21,700).

How The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. Compares

The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.'s 2.33 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 far above peers (18.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-13

Last Inspection

2020-05-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,233

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $7,233 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$29,332

Current Penalty Amount

$21,700

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,632 from the initial assessment of $29,332. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $21,700 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,233 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Children's Center of Hamden, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,700 here).

Western State Hospital $21,700 WA Bond & Steele Clinic, P.a. $21,704 FL Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC $21,555 CA Golden Gourmet, LLC $21,876 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Job Options, Incorporated 3 insp. Imperial Beach, CA Oswego County Dept. of Social Services 3 insp. Mexico, NY Metro Health Central Corporation 3 insp. Utuado, PR Southern Oregon Aspire INC 3 insp. Grants Pass, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
7 inspections $21,700
Springhill Manor Nursing Home
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0
Bond & Steele Clinic, P.a.
Winter Haven, FL
2 inspections $21,704
Soar Corp (Northeast)
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Westchester Neurological Consultants, P.C.
Yonkers, NY
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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. have? ▼
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,700.
How many OSHA inspections has The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. had? ▼
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-13 and the most recent on 2020-05-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.? ▼
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. has been assessed $21,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,332 (a 26.0% reduction).
Does The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. has 3 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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. operate in? ▼
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. ranks #15,953 (the top quarter 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 The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,700 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (18.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Westchester Neurological Consultants, P.C. in Yonkers, NY 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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