Southern Connecticut State University Safety Record

Hamden, CT · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 01/18/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Connecticut State University in Hamden, Connecticut has 79 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 68 classified as serious and $5,955 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Southern Connecticut State University in Hamden, 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 Southern Connecticut State University 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.

7.9 Southern Connecticut State University violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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79 Violations (5 yr)
10 Inspections (5 yr)
68 Serious (5 yr)
$5,955 Penalties (5 yr)
Serious?
68 ($5,955)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 2024
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2024
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2024
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2024
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 2024
OSHA initially proposed $11,910 in penalties for Southern Connecticut State University, later reduced to $5,955 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $420
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $595
1910.0334 OSHA Standard
5 citations $210
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $665
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $175

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southern Connecticut State University in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 15 $1,540
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 4 $560
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 13 $1,055
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 2 $0
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 4 $315
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 1 $175
01/18/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 5 $315
01/17/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 11 $315
01/17/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 7 $315
01/17/2024 Planned? Hamden, CT 17 $1,365

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