Public Administration · Stamford, CT
City of Stamford
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Stamford ranks #22,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 179 violations across 21 inspections.
- $16,054
- OSHA penalties
- 179
- Violations cited
- 21
- OSHA inspections
- #22,367
- of 99,447 penalized employers
City of Stamford in Stamford, CT has been the subject of 21 OSHA workplace inspections and 179 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,054. 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 Stamford 21 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 179 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 145 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 far above peers (6.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, EP Trident Fire Protection, LLC in El Paso, TX is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 8.5
- violations per inspection
- 81.0%
- of violations were serious
- #22,367
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 179 violations across 21 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How City of Stamford compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average
- City of Stamford
City of Stamford
$16,054 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,606
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,606 in penalties
What this shows City of Stamford runs far above peers (6.2x 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
$16,054 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Stamford.
City of Stamford in the Public Administration enforcement ledger
In Public Administration, City of Stamford sits at penalty rank #415 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($16,054 assessed).
How City of Stamford Compares
City of Stamford's 8.52 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 far above peers (6.2x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
21
First Inspection
2015-11-17
Last Inspection
2025-02-10
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
8.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$764
Industry Avg / Inspection
$827
What this shows 21 inspections over 9 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $764 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
145
Serious
81.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
34
Other-Than-Serious
19.0% 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
$26,230
Current Penalty Amount
$16,054
Penalty Reduction
38.8%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,176 from the initial assessment of $26,230. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How City of Stamford compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of Stamford | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 3.2 |
| Violations | 179 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $16,054 | $2,606 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $764 | $827 |
Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Stamford, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,054 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (21 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration
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What to do with this record
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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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