Town of Hamden Safety Record

Hamden, CT · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

F

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

Last inspected 10/09/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Hamden in Hamden, Connecticut has 138 workplace safety violations across 21 inspections, with 136 classified as serious and $14,756 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2025.

Town of Hamden in Hamden, 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 Hamden 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.

136 of the 138 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.

6.6 Town of Hamden violations/inspection
vs
3.5 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg
Above industry average
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115 Violations (5 yr)
10 Inspections (5 yr)
115 Serious (5 yr)
$11,300 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 138 violations, $14,756 in penalties across 21 inspections
138 Total Violations
21 Total Inspections
136 Total Serious
$14,756 Total Penalties
Serious?
115 ($11,300)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 15 inspections (32 total) since 2016
31-3.70(A OSHA Standard
Cited in 9 inspections (10 total) since 2024
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 7 inspections (12 total) since 2016
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 2016
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 2025
Violations increased 400% over the past 5 years (115 recent vs 23 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $33,520 in penalties for Town of Hamden, later reduced to $14,756 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
32 citations $2,400
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
12 citations $896
31-3.70(A OSHA Standard
10 citations $2,628
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
9 citations $992
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
8 citations $720

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/09/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 15 $1,888
10/09/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 12 $800
10/08/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 29 $2,240
10/07/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 8 $832
10/07/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 1 $256
10/07/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 5 $928
10/06/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 20 $1,440
10/02/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 10 $960
10/01/2025 Planned? Hamden, CT 14 $1,536
05/30/2024 Complaint? Hamden, CT 1 $420
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 3 $336
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 0 $0
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 3 $336
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 3 $432
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 2 $96
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 3 $720
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 3 $432
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 1 $144
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 4 $672
10/19/2016 Planned? Hamden, CT 1 $288
07/14/2015 Complaint? Hamden, CT 0 $0

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