Construction · Winsted, CT
Town of Winchester
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Winchester ranks #32,063 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 141 violations across 19 inspections.
- $11,115
- OSHA penalties
- 141
- Violations cited
- 19
- OSHA inspections
- #32,063
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Town of Winchester in Winsted, CT has been the subject of 19 OSHA workplace inspections and 141 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,115. 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 Winchester 19 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 141 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,063 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 117 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, M.R.K. Construction, INC. in Sunrise, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,112 in current penalties.
- 7.4
- violations per inspection
- 83.0%
- of violations were serious
- #32,063
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 141 violations across 19 OSHA inspections (7.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Town of Winchester compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Town of Winchester
Town of Winchester
$11,115 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Town of Winchester runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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
$11,115 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Winchester.
Town of Winchester in the Construction enforcement ledger
In Construction, Town of Winchester sits at penalty rank #8,707 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($11,115 assessed).
How Town of Winchester Compares
Town of Winchester's 7.42 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.
Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
19
First Inspection
2016-03-28
Last Inspection
2024-12-13
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
7.4
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$585
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 19 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. That's $585 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
117
Serious
83.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
24
Other-Than-Serious
17.0% 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
$22,650
Current Penalty Amount
$11,115
Penalty Reduction
50.9%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,535 from the initial assessment of $22,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Town of Winchester compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Town of Winchester | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 141 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $11,115 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $585 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Winchester, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,115 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (19 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction
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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.
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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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