Town of Winchester Safety Record

Winsted, CT · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 12/13/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Winchester in Winsted, Connecticut has 140 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 116 classified as serious and $11,115 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2016 to 2024.

Town of Winchester in Winsted, 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 Town of Winchester 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.

116 of the 140 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.

7.4 Town of Winchester violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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112 Violations (5 yr)
9 Inspections (5 yr)
95 Serious (5 yr)
$8,240 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 140 violations, $11,115 in penalties across 19 inspections
140 Total Violations
19 Total Inspections
116 Total Serious
$11,115 Total Penalties
Serious?
95 ($8,240)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 10 inspections (22 total) since 2016
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 8 inspections (12 total) since 2016
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 8 inspections (9 total) since 2016
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 2016
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (13 total) since 2024
Violations increased 300% over the past 5 years (112 recent vs 28 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $22,230 in penalties for Town of Winchester, later reduced to $11,115 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
22 citations $1,485
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
15 citations $720
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
13 citations $960
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
12 citations $1,040
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
9 citations $375

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/13/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 21 $1,560
12/13/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 7 $840
12/13/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 8 $480
12/11/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 7 $520
12/11/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 16 $960
12/10/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 11 $800
12/10/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 9 $680
12/09/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 24 $1,720
12/09/2024 Planned? Winsted, CT 9 $680
07/10/2018 Complaint? Winsted, CT 1 $0
01/18/2018 Referral? Winsted, CT 1 $0
03/30/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 4 $705
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 4 $280
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 5 $560
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 2 $105
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 5 $560
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 4 $350
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 1 $175
03/28/2016 Planned? Winsted, CT 1 $140

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