City of New Haven Safety Record

New Haven, CT · Construction

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/09/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, City of New Haven in New Haven, Connecticut has 79 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 68 classified as serious and $12,624 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2023.

City of New Haven in New Haven, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places City of New Haven among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

68 of the 79 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Connecticut workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.0 City of New Haven violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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47 Violations (5 yr)
11 Inspections (5 yr)
40 Serious (5 yr)
$4,350 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 79 violations, $12,624 in penalties across 26 inspections
79 Total Violations
26 Total Inspections
68 Total Serious
$12,624 Total Penalties
Serious?
40 ($4,350)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($0)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 2015
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 2018
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 2018
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 2021
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2018
Violations decreased 89% over the past 5 years (8 recent vs 71 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $21,340 in penalties for City of New Haven, later reduced to $12,624 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
11 citations $2,434
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $490
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations $826

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No workplace accident investigations on file for City of New Haven in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/09/2023 Complaint? New Haven, CT 4 $360
10/05/2023 Complaint? New Haven, CT 4 $175
09/19/2023 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
12/01/2022 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
08/13/2021 Complaint? New Haven, CT 4 $280
05/12/2021 M? New Haven, CT 0 $0
03/24/2021 Planned? New Haven, CT 11 $875
03/24/2021 Planned? New Haven, CT 3 $280
03/24/2021 Planned? New Haven, CT 11 $1,295
03/24/2021 Planned? New Haven, CT 4 $210
03/24/2021 Planned? New Haven, CT 6 $875
10/09/2019 Complaint? New Haven, CT 1 $160
02/14/2019 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
01/15/2019 Complaint? New Haven, CT 1 $0
12/10/2018 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
05/31/2018 Referral? New Haven, CT 15 $2,856
10/18/2017 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
07/14/2017 Accident? New Haven, CT 0 $0
06/01/2017 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
05/23/2017 Referral? New Haven, CT 2 $1,280
12/13/2016 Referral? New Haven, CT 2 $450
11/29/2016 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
11/12/2015 Complaint? New Haven, CT 8 $2,268
03/02/2015 M? New Haven, CT 0 $0
01/21/2015 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
10/01/2014 Complaint? New Haven, CT 3 $1,260

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