Construction · Waterbury, CT
City of Waterbury
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Waterbury ranks #51,344 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 64 violations across 21 inspections.
- $5,743
- OSHA penalties
- 64
- Violations cited
- 21
- OSHA inspections
- #51,344
- of 99,447 penalized employers
City of Waterbury in Waterbury, CT has been the subject of 21 OSHA workplace inspections and 64 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,743. 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 Waterbury 21 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 64 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,344 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 58 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ge Construction, INC. in Loveland, CO is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,742 in current penalties.
- 3.0
- violations per inspection
- 90.6%
- of violations were serious
- #51,344
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 64 violations across 21 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How City of Waterbury compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- City of Waterbury
City of Waterbury
$5,743 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows City of Waterbury 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
$5,743 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Waterbury.
City of Waterbury in the Construction enforcement ledger
Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Waterbury ranks #15,309 at $5,743 current penalty.
How City of Waterbury Compares
City of Waterbury's 3.05 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.
Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
21
First Inspection
2016-01-06
Last Inspection
2026-05-05
Inspection Span
10 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$273
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 21 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $273 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
58
Serious
90.6% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
6
Other-Than-Serious
9.4% 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.
Enforcement detail
Penalty Analysis
Initial Penalty Assessed
$8,080
Current Penalty Amount
$5,743
Penalty Reduction
28.9%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,337 from the initial assessment of $8,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How City of Waterbury compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of Waterbury | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 64 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $5,743 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $273 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Waterbury, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,743 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (21 inspections here).
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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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