This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The William W. Backus Hospital Safety Record

Norwich, CT · Health Care & Social Assistance

F

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

Last inspected 12/04/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut has 29 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $6,754 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

The William W. Backus Hospital, located in Norwich, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 29 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,754.

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.

29 Violations
2 Inspections
17 Serious
$6,754 Penalties
Serious?
17 ($6,754)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($0)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $15,134 in penalties for The William W. Backus Hospital, later reduced to $6,754 — a 55% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,775
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $414
1910.1047 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $650
1910.0137 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/04/2003 Planned? Norwich, CT 12 $3,002
12/04/2003 Planned? Norwich, CT 17 $3,753

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