Hoffman's Gun Center Safety Record

Newington, CT · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

F

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

Last inspected 02/10/2026

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington, Connecticut has 22 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $16,123 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2009 to 2026.

Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the arts, entertainment & recreation industry, this places Hoffman's Gun Center 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.

19 of the 22 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.

4.4 Hoffman's Gun Center violations/inspection
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3.5 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$6,548 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 22 violations, $16,123 in penalties across 5 inspections
22 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
19 Total Serious
$16,123 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($5,758)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($790)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 2009
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2009
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2009
Violations decreased 62% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 16 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $29,216 in penalties for Hoffman's Gun Center, later reduced to $16,123 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
7 citations $6,358
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $525
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,540
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,925
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $225

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Hoffman's Gun Center in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/10/2026 Complaint? Newington, CT 0 $0
05/09/2025 Follow-Up? Newington, CT 0 $0
09/06/2023 Complaint? Newington, CT 6 $6,548
04/12/2013 Complaint? Newington, CT 7 $7,700
05/01/2009 Complaint? Newington, CT 9 $1,875

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