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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Sandy Hook, CT

Town of Newtown

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Newtown has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$580
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,744
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Newtown in Sandy Hook, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $580. 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 Newtown 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J & D Taylor Enterprises INC in Central Point, OR is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $565 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
8%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Newtown compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Town of Newtown runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$580 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Town of Newtown

The federal enforcement record for Town of Newtown in Sandy Hook, CT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (40.0%) 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 $1,160 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $580 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $290. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-06-12 to 2018-06-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-12

Last Inspection

2018-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$290

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $290 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$1,160

Current Penalty Amount

$580

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $580 from the initial assessment of $1,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Town of Newtown compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Newtown Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 5 5.0
Total Penalty $580 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $290 $2,543
View all 2,241 employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Newtown safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Newtown's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Newtown have? ▼
Town of Newtown has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $580.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Newtown had? ▼
Town of Newtown has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-12 and the most recent on 2018-06-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Newtown? ▼
Town of Newtown has been assessed $580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,160 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Newtown have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Newtown has 2 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 Newtown operate in? ▼
Town of Newtown operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713990). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Newtown's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Newtown's total OSHA penalty of $580 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & D Taylor Enterprises INC in Central Point, OR is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $565 in current penalties.

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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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