Administrative & Waste Services · Milford, CT

City of Milford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Milford ranks #30,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 111 violations across 18 inspections.

Upper half by penalty98% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,684
OSHA penalties: 111
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #30,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Milford in Milford, CT has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 111 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,684. 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 Milford 18 times over 8 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 111 violations, averaging 6.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 109 were classified as serious - 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 (15.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Active Staffing Services LLC in Jersey City, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.2
violations per inspection: 98.2%
of violations were serious: #30,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 111 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (6.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Milford

$11,684
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$3,740

What this shows City of Milford runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$11,684 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Milford.

City of Milford has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 111 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 Milford in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: City of Milford is the #1,043 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($11,684).

How City of Milford Compares

City of Milford's 6.17 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-06-06

Last Inspection

2025-09-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$649

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 18 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.2 violations per visit. That's $649 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

109

Serious

98.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

1.8% 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

$21,910

Current Penalty Amount

$11,684

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,226 from the initial assessment of $21,910. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric	City of Milford	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	1.2
Violations	111	2.7
Total Penalty	$11,684	$3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$649	$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 Milford, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,684 here).

Recology Yuba-Sutter $11,680 CA Kingwood Department of Public Works $11,700 NJ 4-Ever-Green Lawn Care R.K.P., INC. $11,665 FL Green Sustainable Solutions LLC $11,640 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service 15 insp. Roanoke, VA U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (Ggnra) 15 insp. San Francisco, CA Petrochem Insulation INC. 14 insp. Clinton, IA Virginia Commonwealth University 14 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Recology Yuba-Sutter

Marysville, CA

6 inspections $11,680

Active Staffing Services LLC

Jersey City, NJ

1 inspections $0

Kingwood Department of Public Works

Frenchtown, NJ

2 inspections $11,700

4-Ever-Green Lawn Care R.K.P., INC.

Plantation, FL

2 inspections $11,665

Five Star General Enterprise

Kilmichael, MS

0 inspections $0

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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 Milford safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Milford's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 111 violations across 18 inspections, including 109 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 Milford have? ▼

City of Milford has 111 OSHA violations on record, including 109 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,684.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Milford had? ▼

City of Milford has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-06 and the most recent on 2025-09-02. This averages 6.2 violations per inspection.

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

City of Milford has been assessed $11,684 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,910 (a 46.7% reduction).

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

Yes. City of Milford has 109 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 Milford operate in? ▼

City of Milford operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). 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 Milford rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Milford ranks #30,698 (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 Milford's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Milford's total OSHA penalty of $11,684 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Active Staffing Services LLC in Jersey City, NJ 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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