Town of Cheshire Safety Record

Cheshire, CT · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

F

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

Last inspected 06/29/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Cheshire in Cheshire, Connecticut has 97 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 91 classified as serious and $6,580 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2018 to 2022.

Town of Cheshire in Cheshire, 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 Town of Cheshire 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.

91 of the 97 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.

10.8 Town of Cheshire violations/inspection
vs
3.5 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Above industry average
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97 Violations (5 yr)
8 Inspections (5 yr)
91 Serious (5 yr)
$6,580 Penalties (5 yr)
Serious?
91 ($6,580)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (15 total) since 2022
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2022
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2022
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2022
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2022
OSHA initially proposed $13,160 in penalties for Town of Cheshire, later reduced to $6,580 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
15 citations $910
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
10 citations $245
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
8 citations $420
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
7 citations $490
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $420

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Town of Cheshire in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/29/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 1 $140
06/29/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 13 $1,365
06/23/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 37 $2,450
06/23/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 0 $0
06/23/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 2 $140
06/22/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 25 $1,155
06/22/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 7 $385
06/22/2022 Planned? Cheshire, CT 12 $945
11/14/2018 Planned? Cheshire, CT 0 $0

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