Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · East Haven, CT

Town of East Haven

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of East Haven ranks #34,560 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 148 violations across 24 inspections.

Upper half by penalty82% serious
$10,102
OSHA penalties
148
Violations cited
24
OSHA inspections
#34,560
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of East Haven in East Haven, CT has been the subject of 24 OSHA workplace inspections and 148 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,102. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of East Haven 24 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 148 violations, averaging 6.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,560 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 122 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Humdingers LLC in Paramus, NJ is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.2
violations per inspection
82.4%
of violations were serious
#34,560
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 148 violations across 24 OSHA inspections (6.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of East Haven compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of East Haven runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$10,102 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of East Haven.

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Town of East Haven has 24 OSHA inspections on record and 148 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Town of East Haven in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Town of East Haven sits at penalty rank #272 of 848 penalized establishments ($10,102 assessed).

How Town of East Haven Compares

Town of East Haven's 6.17 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

24

First Inspection

2016-04-27

Last Inspection

2026-01-12

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$421

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 24 inspections over 10 years, averaging 6.2 violations per visit. That's $421 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

122

Serious

82.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

26

Other-Than-Serious

17.6% 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

$22,490

Current Penalty Amount

$10,102

Penalty Reduction

55.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,388 from the initial assessment of $22,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Town of East Haven compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of East Haven Industry Avg
Inspections 24 1.8
Violations 148 5.1
Total Penalty $10,102 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $421 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of East Haven, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Town of East Haven safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of East Haven's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 148 violations across 24 inspections, including 122 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of East Haven have?
Town of East Haven has 148 OSHA violations on record, including 122 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,102.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of East Haven had?
Town of East Haven has had 24 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-27 and the most recent on 2026-01-12. This averages 6.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of East Haven?
Town of East Haven has been assessed $10,102 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,490 (a 55.1% reduction).
Does Town of East Haven have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of East Haven has 122 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 Town of East Haven operate in?
Town of East Haven operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713940). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of East Haven rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of East Haven ranks #34,560 (the upper 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 Town of East Haven's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of East Haven's total OSHA penalty of $10,102 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 24 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Humdingers LLC in Paramus, NJ is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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