Public Administration · Hartford, CT

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) ranks #96,337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$270
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #96,337
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brockway TWP Fire Station in Brockway, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $270 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #96,337
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$270
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$270 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp).

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) ranks #1,782 at $270 current penalty.

How State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) Compares

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)'s 1.50 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 below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-04-23

Last Inspection

2025-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$135

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $135 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$540

Current Penalty Amount

$270

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $270 from the initial assessment of $540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	3	6.4
Total Penalty	$270	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$135	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp), both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($270 here).

City of Carlton $270 OR Brockway TWP Fire Station $270 MI Benzie CNTY RD Commission $275 MI Pine Valley Rural Fire Protection Dist $275 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Municipio Autonomo DE Guaynabo 2 insp. Guaynabo, PR West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company 2 insp. Ewing, NJ Contra Costa County Public Works Department 2 insp. Martinez, CA Quinton Township Fire Company (Building) 2 insp. Quinton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Carlton

Carlton, OR

4 inspections $270

Brockway TWP Fire Station

Brockway, MI

2 inspections $270

Benzie CNTY RD Commission

Honor, MI

2 inspections $275

Pine Valley Rural Fire Protection Dist

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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 State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) have? ▼

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $270.

How many OSHA inspections has State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) had? ▼

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-23 and the most recent on 2025-07-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)? ▼

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) has been assessed $270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $540 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) has 1 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 State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) operate in? ▼

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp) ranks #96,337 (the lower 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 State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Despp)'s total OSHA penalty of $270 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brockway TWP Fire Station in Brockway, MI is a similar public administration employer with $270 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.

Employer Matching

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