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Town of Newington

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Newington ranks #31,298 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 156 violations across 28 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$11,428
OSHA penalties
156
Violations cited
28
OSHA inspections
#31,298
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,298 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (41.7x 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
#31,298
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 9/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 156 violations across 28 OSHA inspections (5.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Newington compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Newington runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$11,428 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Newington.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.117.02226.931.9040.981.8122.7163.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA REGIONAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 31 · Violations cited: 62NYSOPWDD SUNMOUNT DDSO, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 17MCLAREN FLINT, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 14VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 33NASSAU UNIVERSITY ME…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 10NYCHHC CONEY ISLAND …, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 17FRESNO COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 4NYSOMH KINGSBORO PSY…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 4ASEM, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 25THE SHANGRI-LA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6UC DAVIS MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 10CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOV…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 47NJDHS, VINELAND DEVE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33THE SEAN ASHLEY HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 14WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 14VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHC…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 6CATHOLIC COMMUNITY S…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 5NYSOMH HUTCHINGS PSY…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 27NYSOMH BRONX PSYCHIA…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 19PECKHAM INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8Town of Newington, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 156
Town of Newington has 28 OSHA inspections on record and 156 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.

Town of Newington in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Town of Newington is the #551 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($11,428).

How Town of Newington Compares

Town of Newington's 5.57 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 (9.7x the sector average).

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

$1,757

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 $1,757.

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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Newington Industry Avg
Inspections 28 0.7
Violations 156 1.1
Total Penalty $11,428 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $408 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,428 here).

University Health Hospital $11,412 TX Wayne Opportunity Center, INC. $11,400 NC Southern Hills Medical Center $11,400 TN Vanderbilt University Medical Center $11,375 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (28 inspections here).

Alaska Regional Hospital 31 insp. Anchorage, AK Nysopwdd Sunmount Ddso 24 insp. Tupper Lake, NY McLaren Flint 23 insp. Flint, MI Veterans Health Administration 21 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Shepherd's Learning Academy
Stone Park, IL
0 inspections $0
Capital Region Special Surgery
Slingerlands, NY
0 inspections $0
Patriot Medical Transport
Berwyn, IL
0 inspections $0
Mountain State Recovery Center
Charleston, WV
0 inspections $0
River Oaks
Clarksburg, WV
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 Town of Newington safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Newington's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 156 violations across 28 inspections, including 104 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 Town of Newington have? ▼
Town of Newington has 156 OSHA violations on record, including 104 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,428.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Newington had? ▼
Town of Newington has had 28 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-13 and the most recent on 2024-10-09. This averages 5.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Newington? ▼
Town of Newington has been assessed $11,428 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,880 (a 55.8% reduction).
Does Town of Newington have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Newington has 104 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 Newington operate in? ▼
Town of Newington operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624120). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Newington rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Newington ranks #31,298 (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 Newington's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Newington's total OSHA penalty of $11,428 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 28 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Capital Region Special Surgery in Slingerlands, 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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