Public Administration · Groton, CT

City of Groton

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Groton ranks #74,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 9 inspections.

Lower half by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,205
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #74,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Groton in Groton, CT has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,205. 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 Groton 9 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Carthage in Carthage, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 58.6%
of violations were serious: #74,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Groton

$2,205
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Groton sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,205 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Groton.

City of Groton has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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 Groton in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Groton is the #1,253 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,205).

How City of Groton Compares

City of Groton's 3.22 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-10-10

Last Inspection

2018-03-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$245

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 9 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $245 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

58.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

41.4% 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

$4,410

Current Penalty Amount

$2,205

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,205 from the initial assessment of $4,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	City of Groton	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	3.2
Violations	29	6.4
Total Penalty	$2,205	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$245	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,205 here).

Taos, Town of $2,200 NM Town of Winter Harbor $2,200 ME Town of Carthage $2,200 ME Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept $2,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

City of Modesto 9 insp. Modesto, CA Sunbright-City Hall 9 insp. Sunbright, TN DF 9 insp. San Juan, PR Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 9 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Taos, Town of

Taos, NM

7 inspections $2,200

Town of Winter Harbor

Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept

Boon, MI

6 inspections $2,200

Village of Richmond - Public Works

Richmond, IL

3 inspections $2,200

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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 City of Groton safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Groton's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 9 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 City of Groton have? ▼

City of Groton has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,205.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Groton had? ▼

City of Groton has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-10 and the most recent on 2018-03-26. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

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

City of Groton has been assessed $2,205 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,410 (a 50.0% reduction).

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

Yes. City of Groton 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 City of Groton operate in? ▼

City of Groton operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Groton rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Groton ranks #74,664 (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 City of Groton's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Groton's total OSHA penalty of $2,205 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Carthage in Carthage, ME is a similar public administration employer with $2,200 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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