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Town of Bethel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Bethel has a concerning safety record: 109 violations across 25 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$8,478
OSHA penalties
109
Violations cited
25
OSHA inspections
#40,173
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Bethel in Bethel, CT has been the subject of 25 OSHA workplace inspections and 109 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,478. 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 Bethel 25 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 109 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 65 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 (8.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MI Doc Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,500 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
59.6%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Bethel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Bethel runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$8,478 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Town of Bethel

The federal enforcement record for Town of Bethel in Bethel, CT includes 25 OSHA inspections and 109 violations, translating to 4.36 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 65 (59.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,760 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,478 - a 49.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $339. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-03-22 to 2025-01-29, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

25

First Inspection

2016-03-22

Last Inspection

2025-01-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$339

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 25 inspections over 9 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $339 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

65

Serious

59.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

44

Other-Than-Serious

40.4% 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

$16,760

Current Penalty Amount

$8,478

Penalty Reduction

49.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,282 from the initial assessment of $16,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Bethel compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Bethel Industry Avg
Inspections 25 3.1
Violations 109 6.4
Total Penalty $8,478 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $339 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Bethel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Bethel's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 109 violations across 25 inspections, including 65 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 Bethel have? ▼
Town of Bethel has 109 OSHA violations on record, including 65 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,478.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Bethel had? ▼
Town of Bethel has had 25 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-22 and the most recent on 2025-01-29. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Bethel? ▼
Town of Bethel has been assessed $8,478 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,760 (a 49.4% reduction).
Does Town of Bethel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Bethel has 65 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 Bethel operate in? ▼
Town of Bethel operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Bethel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Bethel's total OSHA penalty of $8,478 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 25 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, MI Doc Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, MI is a similar public administration employer with $8,500 in current penalties.

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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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