Public Administration · Vernon, CT
Vernon Housing Authority
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vernon Housing Authority ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 23 violations across 11 inspections.
- $1,400
- OSHA penalties
- 23
- Violations cited
- 11
- OSHA inspections
- #82,453
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Vernon Housing Authority in Vernon, CT has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Vernon Housing Authority: 11 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Minnesota Judicial Branch - 7th Judicial District in Alexandria, MN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.
- 2.1
- violations per inspection
- 95.7%
- of violations were serious
- #82,453
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Vernon Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average
- Vernon Housing Authority
Vernon Housing Authority
$1,400 in penalties
- Public Administration avg
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,606 in penalties
What this shows Vernon Housing Authority runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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
$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Vernon Housing Authority.
Vernon Housing Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger
Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vernon Housing Authority ranks #1,402 at $1,400 current penalty.
How Vernon Housing Authority Compares
Vernon Housing Authority's 2.09 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.
Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
11
First Inspection
2020-08-25
Last Inspection
2021-04-07
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
2.1
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$127
Industry Avg / Inspection
$827
What this shows 11 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $127 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
22
Serious
95.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
1
Other-Than-Serious
4.3% 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
$2,800
Current Penalty Amount
$1,400
Penalty Reduction
50.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How Vernon Housing Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Vernon Housing Authority | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 3.2 |
| Violations | 23 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $1,400 | $2,606 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $127 | $827 |
Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vernon Housing Authority, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).
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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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