Administrative & Waste Services · Bridgeport, CT

City of Bridgeport

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Bridgeport ranks #19,237 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 123 violations across 22 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$18,470
OSHA penalties: 123
Violations cited: 22
OSHA inspections: #19,237
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT has been the subject of 22 OSHA workplace inspections and 123 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,470. 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 Bridgeport 22 times over 11 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 123 violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,237 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 112 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (18.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, North Atlantic Security in Columbus, MS is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.6
violations per inspection: 91.1%
of violations were serious: #19,237
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 9/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 123 violations across 22 OSHA inspections (5.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Bridgeport

$18,470
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$3,740

What this shows City of Bridgeport runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$18,470 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Bridgeport.

City of Bridgeport has 22 OSHA inspections on record and 123 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 Bridgeport in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Bridgeport ranks #697 at $18,470 current penalty.

How City of Bridgeport Compares

City of Bridgeport's 5.59 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-08-04

Last Inspection

2026-03-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 22 inspections over 11 years, averaging 5.6 violations per visit. That's $840 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

112

Serious

91.1% of total

Willful

0.8% of total

Repeat

1.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.5% 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

$32,580

Current Penalty Amount

$18,470

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,110 from the initial assessment of $32,580. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How City of Bridgeport compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Bridgeport	Industry Avg
Inspections	22	1.2
Violations	123	2.7
Total Penalty	$18,470	$3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$840	$3,188

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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,470 here).

Marathon Staffing Services, INC. $18,478 NH Covanta Long Beach Renewable Engergy Corporation $18,485 CA Garda World Cash Logistics - Fresno Branch 29 $18,455 CA Staff Management Group LLC $18,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (22 inspections here).

U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Huachuca 23 insp. Fort Huachuca, AZ Aep 28 insp. Ponce, PR U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (Ggnra) 15 insp. San Francisco, CA United Parcel Service 15 insp. Roanoke, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

North Atlantic Security

Columbus, MS

0 inspections $0

Marathon Staffing Services, INC.

Londonderry, NH

2 inspections $18,478

Covanta Long Beach Renewable Engergy Corporation

Long Beach, CA

2 inspections $18,485

Garda World Cash Logistics - Fresno Branch 29

Fresno, CA

5 inspections $18,455

Eagle Disposal of PA

East Earl, PA

0 inspections $0

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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 Bridgeport safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Bridgeport's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 123 violations across 22 inspections, including 112 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does City of Bridgeport have? ▼

City of Bridgeport has 123 OSHA violations on record, including 112 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,470.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Bridgeport had? ▼

City of Bridgeport has had 22 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-04 and the most recent on 2026-03-26. This averages 5.6 violations per inspection.

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

City of Bridgeport has been assessed $18,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,580 (a 43.3% reduction).

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

Yes. City of Bridgeport has 112 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 2 repeat 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 Bridgeport operate in? ▼

City of Bridgeport operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Bridgeport ranks #19,237 (the top quarter 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 Bridgeport's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Bridgeport's total OSHA penalty of $18,470 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 22 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Atlantic Security in Columbus, MS is a similar administrative & waste services 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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