Connecticut arts, entertainment & recreation: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to arts, entertainment & recreation establishments in Connecticut over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of arts, entertainment & recreation inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 12 | 57% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 11 | 52% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 10 | 48% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 8 | 38% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 7 | 33% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 6 | 29% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 5 | 24% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 4 | 19% |
| 1910.215 | Abrasive Wheels | 4 | 19% |
| 1910.334 | Electrical Equipment Use | 3 | 14% |
| 1910.101 | Compressed Gas Cylinders | 3 | 14% |
| 1910.1030 | Bloodborne Pathogens | 3 | 14% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 7139: 15 inspections
- NAICS 7121: 2 inspections
- NAICS 7113: 2 inspections
- NAICS 7131: 2 inspections
Recently cited arts, entertainment & recreation establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Waterbury | Waterbury | Aug 14, 2026 | 6 | $700 | $280 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Hoffman's Gun Center, Inc. | Newington | Aug 10, 2026 | 6 | $49,655 | $24,828 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Hartford | Aug 3, 2026 | 38 | $74,161 | $37,080 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Shelton | Shelton | Jul 10, 2026 | 10 | $1,760 | $704 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Shelton | Shelton | Jul 10, 2026 | 12 | $1,280 | $512 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Seymour | Seymour | May 8, 2026 | 2 | $350 | $350 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of New Canaan | New Canaan | May 1, 2026 | 5 | $1,280 | $512 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of New Haven | Hamden | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Newington Ice Arena, LLC | Newington | Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | $2,412 | $1,206 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Newtown | Newtown | Apr 9, 2026 | 7 | $1,520 | $760 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Orange | Orange | Mar 10, 2026 | 16 | $3,360 | $1,680 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Orange | Orange | Mar 10, 2026 | 13 | $1,840 | $920 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of East Haven | East Haven | Mar 3, 2026 | 15 | $2,800 | $1,120 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Festival Fun Parks LLC | Bristol | Feb 10, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $11,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| ETR Operating, LLC | Enfield | Jan 8, 2026 | 9 | $15,606 | $13,041 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 30, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Bowl New England, Inc. | Windsor Locks | Jan 7, 2026 | 9 | $34,048 | $17,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Hamden | Hamden | Dec 19, 2025 | 15 | $4,720 | $1,888 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Festival Fun Parks LLC | Bristol | Dec 17, 2025 | 3 | $9,931 | $9,931 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Plainfield | Plainfield | Dec 12, 2025 | 11 | $1,890 | $945 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Plainfield | Plainfield | Dec 12, 2025 | 5 | $980 | $490 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Groton | Noank | Nov 14, 2025 | 1 | $320 | $192 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Connecticut
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Public administration
Questions
How many arts, entertainment & recreation employers in Connecticut were cited by OSHA?
21 arts, entertainment & recreation inspections in Connecticut had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 5% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Connecticut arts, entertainment & recreation?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods), 1910.151 (First Aid).
What is the typical penalty for arts, entertainment & recreation employers in Connecticut?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $1,890. Median current penalty: $945.