Public Administration · Norwalk, CT

City of Norwalk

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Norwalk ranks #33,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 126 violations across 14 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,410
OSHA penalties: 126
Violations cited: 14
OSHA inspections: #33,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Norwalk in Norwalk, CT has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 126 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,410. 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 Norwalk 14 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 126 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 116 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 (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Uc Irvine in Irvine, CA is another public administration employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection: 92.1%
of violations were serious: #33,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 126 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Norwalk

$10,410
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Norwalk runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$10,410 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Norwalk.

City of Norwalk has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 126 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 Norwalk in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Norwalk is the #587 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($10,410).

How City of Norwalk Compares

City of Norwalk's 9.00 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 (4.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-26

Last Inspection

2025-12-01

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$744

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 14 inspections over 10 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $744 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

116

Serious

92.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.9% 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

$19,970

Current Penalty Amount

$10,410

Penalty Reduction

47.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,560 from the initial assessment of $19,970. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	City of Norwalk	Industry Avg
Inspections	14	3.2
Violations	126	6.4
Total Penalty	$10,410	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$744	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,410 here).

NPPR $10,413 PR Port Elizabeth Fire Company $10,400 NJ Seattle Parks Department $10,400 WA Municipio DE PeñUelas $10,432 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

U.S. Air Force - Beale 14 insp. Beale Afb, CA Nycha Red Hook Houses West 14 insp. Brooklyn, NY Buffalo City FD, Headquarters 14 insp. Buffalo, NY Jersey City Fire Department 14 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

NPPR

Cabo Rojo, PR

3 inspections $10,413

Port Elizabeth Fire Company

Port Elizabeth, NJ

3 inspections $10,400

Seattle Parks Department

Seattle, WA

7 inspections $10,400

Municipio DE PeñUelas

Penuelas, PR

3 inspections $10,432

Uc Irvine

Irvine, CA

1 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 Norwalk safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Norwalk's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 126 violations across 14 inspections, including 116 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 Norwalk have? ▼

City of Norwalk has 126 OSHA violations on record, including 116 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,410.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Norwalk had? ▼

City of Norwalk has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-26 and the most recent on 2025-12-01. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.

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

City of Norwalk has been assessed $10,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,970 (a 47.9% reduction).

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

Yes. City of Norwalk has 116 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 Norwalk operate in? ▼

City of Norwalk operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). 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 Norwalk rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Norwalk ranks #33,825 (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 Norwalk's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Norwalk's total OSHA penalty of $10,410 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uc Irvine in Irvine, CA 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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