Public Administration · Ansonia, CT

City of Ansonia

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Ansonia ranks #40,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 91 violations across 18 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,295
OSHA penalties: 91
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #40,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Ansonia in Ansonia, CT has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 91 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Ansonia 18 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 91 violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 51 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 far above peers (5.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fulton County Police in Atlanta, GA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.1
violations per inspection: 56.0%
of violations were serious: #40,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 16/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 91 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (5.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Ansonia

$8,295
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Ansonia runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$8,295 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 City of Ansonia.

City of Ansonia has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 91 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.

City of Ansonia in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Ansonia is the #678 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($8,295).

How City of Ansonia Compares

City of Ansonia's 5.06 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-01-03

Last Inspection

2026-03-09

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$461

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 18 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.1 violations per visit. That's $461 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

56.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

44.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,200

Current Penalty Amount

$8,295

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,905 from the initial assessment of $15,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	City of Ansonia	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	3.2
Violations	91	6.4
Total Penalty	$8,295	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$461	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,295 here).

Guilford County Department of Social Services $8,300 NC NPPR $8,326 PR City of Folsom $8,250 CA City of Fairfield $8,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).

Nycha Linden Houses 18 insp. Brooklyn, NY Municipio DE Lajas 19 insp. Lajas, PR Village of Ridgefield Park 17 insp. Ridgefield Park, NJ U.S. Dept. of Navy 19 insp. Camp Lejeune, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guilford County Department of Social Services

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What to do with this record

Use City of Ansonia's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 City of Ansonia safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Ansonia's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 91 violations across 18 inspections, including 51 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 City of Ansonia have? ▼

City of Ansonia has 91 OSHA violations on record, including 51 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,295.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Ansonia had? ▼

City of Ansonia has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-03 and the most recent on 2026-03-09. This averages 5.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Ansonia? ▼

City of Ansonia has been assessed $8,295 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,200 (a 45.4% reduction).

Does City of Ansonia have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Ansonia has 51 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 City of Ansonia operate in? ▼

City of Ansonia operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does City of Ansonia rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Ansonia ranks #40,500 (the upper 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 City of Ansonia's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Ansonia's total OSHA penalty of $8,295 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fulton County Police in Atlanta, GA 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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