Educational Services · Norwalk, CT

City of Norwalk Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Norwalk Public Schools ranks #30,978 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 12 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,570
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#30,978
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Norwalk Public Schools in Norwalk, CT has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,570. 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 Public Schools 12 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,978 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sante Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#30,978
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Norwalk Public Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Norwalk Public Schools runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$11,570 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Norwalk Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.810.711.512.313.2014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18DE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 22MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9ALASKA UAA, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 57RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 37DE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2JACKSONVILLE SD 117 …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9VI DEPARTMENT OF EDU…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 26STANFORD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14WEST CONTRA COSTA UN…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14VISALIA UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8DE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13SACRAMENTO CITY UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 30CUNY BARUCH COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 4VI DEPARTMENT OF EDU…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 27VI DEPARTMENT OF EDU…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 23ROWAN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14SUNY ESF, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17City of Norwalk Publ…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 32
City of Norwalk Public Schools has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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 Norwalk Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Norwalk Public Schools ranks #253 at $11,570 current penalty.

How City of Norwalk Public Schools Compares

City of Norwalk Public Schools's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2015-05-13

Last Inspection

2023-08-22

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$964

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 12 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $964 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.1% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

21.9% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,370

Current Penalty Amount

$11,570

Penalty Reduction

13.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $13,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How City of Norwalk Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Norwalk Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.5
Violations 32 5.7
Total Penalty $11,570 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $964 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,570 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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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 Public Schools safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Norwalk Public Schools's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 12 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Norwalk Public Schools have?
City of Norwalk Public Schools has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,570.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Norwalk Public Schools had?
City of Norwalk Public Schools has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-13 and the most recent on 2023-08-22. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Norwalk Public Schools?
City of Norwalk Public Schools has been assessed $11,570 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,370 (a 13.5% reduction).
Does City of Norwalk Public Schools have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Norwalk Public Schools has 24 serious violations, and 1 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 Norwalk Public Schools operate in?
City of Norwalk Public Schools operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Norwalk Public Schools 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 Public Schools ranks #30,978 (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 Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Norwalk Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $11,570 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sante Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL is a similar educational 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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