184 Employers
1,956 Violations
$682K Penalties
388 Inspections

According to OSHA enforcement records, 184 arts, entertainment & recreation employers in Connecticut have accumulated 1,956 workplace safety violations across 388 inspections, with 1,333 classified as serious and $682,180 in total penalties. 115 employers received an F safety grade and 33 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 653 violations resulted in $202,808 in penalties.

The arts, entertainment & recreation sector is one of the most inspected industries in Connecticut, with OSHA conducting 388 inspections across 184 employers. 1,333 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.

115 arts, entertainment & recreation employers in Connecticut received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 33 received a D grade. Workers in Connecticut's arts, entertainment & recreation industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.

Employer City Violations Penalties Grade
Town of Trumbull Trumbull 144 $10,900 F
Town of Hamden Hamden 138 $14,756 F
Town of Cheshire Cheshire 97 $6,580 F
Town of Deep River Deep River 96 $6,105 F
Town of Hebron Hebron 61 $3,210 F
Town of Putnam Putnam 46 $6,420 F
Town of Wolcott Farmingbury Hills Golf Course Wolcott 38 $763 F
Town of Wethersfield Wethersfield 35 $1,740 F
Lake Compounce Limited Partnership Bristol 34 $24,625 F
STCT Dep Rocky Neck State Park Niantic 33 $2,960 F
Delta Arsenal Wallingford 33 $44,880 F
City of Derby Community Center Derby 28 $520 F
STCT Dep Sherwood Island State Park Westport 27 $880 F
Palace Entertainment Holdings Bristol 27 $45,630 F
City of Norwalk Oak Hills Park Authority Norwalk 22 $1,885 F
Town of Orange Park & Rec Town Pool Orange 22 $700 F
Hoffman's Gun Center Newington 22 $16,123 F
Shooters Pistol Range New Milford 21 $17,000 F
Town of Easton Parks & Recreation Administration Easton 20 $800 F
Between-the-Bridges Old Saybrook 19 $20,000 F
Pilot's Point Marina Westbrook 19 $8,382 F
STCT Dep Burr Pond State Park Torrington 18 $294 F
STCT Dep Mount Tom State Park Litchfield 18 $565 F
Town of Ridgefield Golf Course Ridgefield 18 $9,280 F
Town of Wolcott Parks & Rec Maintenance Garage Wolcott 18 $750 F

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Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.

All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.