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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Hamden, CT

Town of Hamden

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Hamden ranks #24,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 138 violations across 21 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty99% serious
$14,756
OSHA penalties
138
Violations cited
21
OSHA inspections
#24,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Hamden in Hamden, CT has been the subject of 21 OSHA workplace inspections and 138 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,756. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 49 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Hamden 21 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 138 violations, averaging 6.6 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 136 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 (11.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,696 in back wages owed to 47 affected workers. For comparison, Zeke's Bayside Bar & Grill in Englewood, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.6
violations per inspection
98.6%
of violations were serious
#24,530
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,696
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 138 violations across 21 OSHA inspections (6.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K 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 Town of Hamden compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Town of Hamden runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$14,756 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Hamden.

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Town of Hamden has 21 OSHA inspections on record and 138 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 Hamden in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Town of Hamden sits at penalty rank #189 of 848 penalized establishments ($14,756 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Town of Hamden at rank #586 of 800 employers ($2,696 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,756 OSHA penalties plus $2,696 WHD back wages (15.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Town of Hamden Compares

Town of Hamden's 6.57 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

21

First Inspection

2015-07-14

Last Inspection

2025-10-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$703

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 21 inspections over 10 years, averaging 6.6 violations per visit. That's $703 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

136

Serious

98.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

1.4% 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

$33,520

Current Penalty Amount

$14,756

Penalty Reduction

56.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,452

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,764 from the initial assessment of $33,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,696
Employees Affected
47
WHD Violations
49
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$57
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,696

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Town of Hamden owed $2,696 in back wages to 47 employees across 1 case and 49 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

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

Metric Town of Hamden Industry Avg
Inspections 21 1.8
Violations 138 5.1
Total Penalty $14,756 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $703 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,756 here).

The Gun Range, LLC $14,812 PA Shoalwater Bay Casino $14,654 WA Everything Weapons, INC. $14,900 TN Elk Mountain Ski Resort $14,900 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (21 inspections here).

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., INC. 26 insp. Anaheim, CA Disneyland Resort 16 insp. Anaheim, CA Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., INC. 15 insp. Lake Buena Vista, FL Walt Disney Parks and Resorts USA INC 14 insp. Anaheim, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orlando Dinner Entertainment, INC.
Orlando, FL
5 inspections $17,428
Joshua's Marina
Buras, LA
0 inspections $0
Zeke's Bayside Bar & Grill
Englewood, FL
0 inspections $0
Bowlero Talking Stick Lane, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
2 inspections $17,342
Yardley Country Club
Morrisville, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Hamden's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Town of Hamden against Orlando Dinner Entertainment, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Town of Hamden's inspection and penalty record is typical for Arts, Entertainment & Recreation or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector
  • Town of Hamden also carries $2,696 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 Town of Hamden safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Hamden's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 138 violations across 21 inspections, including 136 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 Hamden have? ▼
Town of Hamden has 138 OSHA violations on record, including 136 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,756.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Hamden had? ▼
Town of Hamden has had 21 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-14 and the most recent on 2025-10-09. This averages 6.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Hamden? ▼
Town of Hamden has been assessed $14,756 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,520 (a 56.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,696 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Town of Hamden have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Hamden has 136 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 Town of Hamden been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Town of Hamden, resulting in $2,696 in back wages owed to 47 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Town of Hamden operate in? ▼
Town of Hamden operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713990). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Town of Hamden owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Town of Hamden 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 $2,696 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Town of Hamden rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Hamden ranks #24,530 (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 Town of Hamden's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Hamden's total OSHA penalty of $14,756 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 21 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zeke's Bayside Bar & Grill in Englewood, FL 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 21 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.