This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Danbury Hat Co Safety Record

Danbury, CT

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/12/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Danbury Hat Co in Danbury, Connecticut has 56 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1978 to 1985.

Danbury Hat Co, located in Danbury, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 56 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $865.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

56 Violations
5 Inspections
5 Serious
$865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
51 ($80)
Serious?
5 ($785)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1978
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1982
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $1,380 in penalties for Danbury Hat Co, later reduced to $865 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $500
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
5 citations $40
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
4 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/12/1985 Complaint? Danbury, CT 3 $120
05/12/1983 Planned? Danbury, CT 1 $0
03/10/1983 Planned? Danbury, CT 43 $745
04/27/1982 Planned? Danbury, CT 4 $0
04/11/1978 Planned? Danbury, CT 5 $0

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