Public Administration · Naugatuck, CT

Borough of Naugatuck

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Naugatuck ranks #51,831 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 11 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,635
OSHA penalties: 51
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #51,831
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Naugatuck in Naugatuck, CT has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,635. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Borough of Naugatuck: 11 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 51 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,831 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 46 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, LA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection: 90.2%
of violations were serious: #51,831
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 23/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Borough of Naugatuck

$5,635
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Borough of Naugatuck runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,635 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Borough of Naugatuck.

Borough of Naugatuck has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 51 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Borough of Naugatuck in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Borough of Naugatuck is the #858 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,635).

How Borough of Naugatuck Compares

Borough of Naugatuck's 4.64 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-11-20

Last Inspection

2021-02-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$512

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 11 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $512 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

90.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.8% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,270

Current Penalty Amount

$5,635

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,635 from the initial assessment of $11,270. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Borough of Naugatuck compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Borough of Naugatuck	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	3.2
Violations	51	6.4
Total Penalty	$5,635	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$512	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Naugatuck, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,635 here).

DC Institucion 676 $5,625 PR Chaves, County of $5,650 NM DRD $5,650 PR Sacramento County Sheriff's Office $5,615 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Municipio DE San German 11 insp. San German, PR Salinas Valley State Prison 11 insp. Soledad, CA Pompton Lakes Police Department 11 insp. Pompton Lakes, NJ U.S. Coast Guard 11 insp. Ketchikan, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tensas Parish Detention Center

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Naugatuck safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Borough of Naugatuck's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 11 inspections, including 46 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Borough of Naugatuck have? ▼

Borough of Naugatuck has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 46 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,635.

How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Naugatuck had? ▼

Borough of Naugatuck has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-20 and the most recent on 2021-02-25. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Naugatuck? ▼

Borough of Naugatuck has been assessed $5,635 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,270 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Borough of Naugatuck have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Borough of Naugatuck has 46 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Borough of Naugatuck operate in? ▼

Borough of Naugatuck operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Borough of Naugatuck rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Naugatuck ranks #51,831 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Borough of Naugatuck's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Borough of Naugatuck's total OSHA penalty of $5,635 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, LA is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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