THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. — a child and youth services facility located at 1400 WHITNEY AVENUE, HAMDEN, CT 06517 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-12-18.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.5 per 100 full-time workers — 67% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.8 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,700.00 is more than 8.2× the national average of $2,638.83 for facilities in the Health Care sector (NAICS 624110). This sector encompasses 27,508 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.6M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 17, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 4, 2021. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,700.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,100.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $21,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 624110 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,648.
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What OSHA violations was THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. cited for?
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,700.00. The inspection opened on 2019-12-18.
How much was THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,700.00 against THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. in HAMDEN, CT. Average per citation: $3,100.00.
Is THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Child and Youth Services facilities is $2,638.83. This facility penalty of $21,700.00 is above the industry average.