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Broad Brook Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Broad Brook Fire Department has a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$1,020
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,024
of 100,495 penalized employers

Broad Brook Fire Department in Broad Brook, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Broad Brook Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 17 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AA Relaxing House in Midland, TX is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
13%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Broad Brook Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Broad Brook Fire Department runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$1,020 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

What the Data Says About Broad Brook Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for Broad Brook Fire Department in Broad Brook, CT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 10.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 17 (85.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,250 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,020 - a 54.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $510. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-04-20 to 2021-04-20, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-20

Last Inspection

2021-04-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $510 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,250

Current Penalty Amount

$1,020

Penalty Reduction

54.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,230 from the initial assessment of $2,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Broad Brook Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Broad Brook Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 20 6.4
Total Penalty $1,020 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $510 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broad Brook Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Broad Brook Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Broad Brook Fire Department have? ▼
Broad Brook Fire Department has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Broad Brook Fire Department had? ▼
Broad Brook Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-20 and the most recent on 2021-04-20. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Broad Brook Fire Department? ▼
Broad Brook Fire Department has been assessed $1,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,250 (a 54.7% reduction).
Does Broad Brook Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Broad Brook Fire Department has 17 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 Broad Brook Fire Department operate in? ▼
Broad Brook Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Broad Brook Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Broad Brook Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,020 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, AA Relaxing House in Midland, TX is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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