Healthcare & Social Assistance · Newington, CT
Town of Newington
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Newington has a concerning safety record: 156 violations across 28 inspections. See the full breakdown below.
- $11,428
- OSHA penalties
- 156
- Violations cited
- 28
- OSHA inspections
- #31,495
- of 100,495 penalized employers
Town of Newington in Newington, CT has been the subject of 28 OSHA workplace inspections and 156 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,428. 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 Newington 28 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 156 violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 104 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 far above peers (41.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Capital Region Special Surgery in Slingerlands, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 5.6
- violations per inspection
- 66.7%
- of violations were serious
- 69%
- of penalized employers rank lower
How Town of Newington compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average
- Town of Newington
Town of Newington
$11,428 in penalties
- Healthcare & Social Assistance avg $1,177
Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average (per employer)
$1,177 in penalties
What this shows Town of Newington runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$11,428 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
What the Data Says About Town of Newington
The federal enforcement record for Town of Newington in Newington, CT includes 28 OSHA inspections and 156 violations, translating to 5.57 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 104 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.
OSHA assessed $25,880 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $11,428 - a 55.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $408. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).
Inspection activity spans from 2015-01-13 to 2024-10-09, a window of roughly 10 years.
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
28
First Inspection
2015-01-13
Last Inspection
2024-10-09
Inspection Span
10 yrs
Violations / Inspection
5.6
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$408
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,756
What this shows 28 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.6 violations per visit. That's $408 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
104
Serious
66.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
52
Other-Than-Serious
33.3% 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
$25,880
Current Penalty Amount
$11,428
Penalty Reduction
55.8%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,452 from the initial assessment of $25,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance
How Town of Newington compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Town of Newington | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 0.7 |
| Violations | 156 | 1.1 |
| Total Penalty | $11,428 | $1,177 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $408 | $1,756 |
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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.
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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