Public Administration · Fairfax, VT

Fairfax, Town of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairfax, Town of ranks #38,675 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,845
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,675
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairfax, Town of in Fairfax, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,845. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairfax, Town of 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,675 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, River Rouge School District in River Rouge, MI is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#38,675
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fairfax, Town of compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fairfax, Town of runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$8,845 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fairfax, Town of.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF CHEHALIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31LOS ALAMOS, COUNTY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF CASCADE LOCKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HUMBOLDT FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MARINE CORPS BASE HA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, BARL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FARMINGTON HILLS FIR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TAZEWELL-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1INTERNAL REVENUE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMSTERDAM CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HAMPTON LAKES FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FARRAGUT-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROCKVILLE CENTRE VIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SUPERINTENDENT OF EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25NYSDOCS ALBION CORRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MT KISCO VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAGEE FIRE DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Fairfax, Town of, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Fairfax, Town of has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Fairfax, Town of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fairfax, Town of ranks #660 at $8,845 current penalty.

How Fairfax, Town of Compares

Fairfax, Town of's 2.00 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 (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-11-01

Last Inspection

2024-02-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,948

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,948 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,724

Current Penalty Amount

$8,845

Penalty Reduction

52.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,879 from the initial assessment of $18,724. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Fairfax, Town of Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $8,845 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,948 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairfax, Town of, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Fairfax, Town of safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fairfax, Town of's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Fairfax, Town of have?
Fairfax, Town of has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,845.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairfax, Town of had?
Fairfax, Town of has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-01 and the most recent on 2024-02-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairfax, Town of?
Fairfax, Town of has been assessed $8,845 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,724 (a 52.8% reduction).
Does Fairfax, Town of have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fairfax, Town of has 3 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 Fairfax, Town of operate in?
Fairfax, Town of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fairfax, Town of rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairfax, Town of ranks #38,675 (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 Fairfax, Town of's safety record compare to industry average?
Fairfax, Town of's total OSHA penalty of $8,845 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, River Rouge School District in River Rouge, MI 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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