Public Administration · Berlin, CT

Town of Berlin

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Berlin ranks #46,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 113 violations across 20 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$6,885
OSHA penalties
113
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
#46,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Berlin in Berlin, CT has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 113 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Berlin 20 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 113 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 85 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 (6.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stockton Fire Company in Stockton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,850 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
75.2%
of violations were serious
#46,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 113 violations across 20 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Berlin compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Berlin runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$6,885 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Town of Berlin.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both18.919.42020.621.1029.659.288.8118.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF NEWARK FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 60ASEM, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 12OWEGO VILL FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 52AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 44SAN FRANCISCO FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 30BUFFALO CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 23CA MOTOR VEHICLES, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 11BUFFALO CITY FD HEAD…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 16DE, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 28CA CORRECTIONS - COR…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 13MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 74DS, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 59ONONDAGA COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 61MUNICIPIO DE LAJAS, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 24ELIZABETH FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 102U.S. DEPT. OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 17U.S. DEPT. OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 36MARION COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 18UPR - RUM, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 25Town of Berlin, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 113
Town of Berlin has 20 OSHA inspections on record and 113 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.

Town of Berlin in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Berlin is the #766 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($6,885).

How Town of Berlin Compares

Town of Berlin's 5.65 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2015-01-14

Last Inspection

2024-06-06

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$344

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 20 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $344 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

85

Serious

75.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

28

Other-Than-Serious

24.8% 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

$13,770

Current Penalty Amount

$6,885

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,885 from the initial assessment of $13,770. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Berlin Industry Avg
Inspections 20 3.2
Violations 113 6.4
Total Penalty $6,885 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $344 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,885 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (20 inspections here).

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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 Town of Berlin safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Berlin's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 113 violations across 20 inspections, including 85 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 Town of Berlin have?
Town of Berlin has 113 OSHA violations on record, including 85 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Berlin had?
Town of Berlin has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-14 and the most recent on 2024-06-06. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Berlin?
Town of Berlin has been assessed $6,885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,770 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Berlin have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Berlin has 85 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 Town of Berlin operate in?
Town of Berlin 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 Town of Berlin rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Berlin ranks #46,256 (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 Town of Berlin's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Berlin's total OSHA penalty of $6,885 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stockton Fire Company in Stockton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $6,850 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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