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Administrative & Waste Services · Bethlehem, CT

Town of Bethlehem

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Bethlehem ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty77% serious
$3,360
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#65,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, CT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,360. 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 Bethlehem 8 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 48 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A-Plus Asbestos Abatement LLC in Saginaw, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $3,360 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
77.1%
of violations were serious
#65,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Bethlehem compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Bethlehem sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,360 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Bethlehem.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVISUAL PAK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF PARAMUS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27OLD DOMINION ABATEME…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0BOROUGH OF KINNELON …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44CUSTOMER DRIVEN STAF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18COMMSENSE LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1LAMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF BELVIDERE DE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20CLEAN TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF WASHINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18VICTORY WOODWORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18CVE CONTRACTING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0OXFORD COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20BIA/WESTERN REGION/C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40TABERNACLE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8NANA MANAGEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7US AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2KYOEI STEEL, LTD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10LVI ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5Town of Bethlehem, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48
Town of Bethlehem has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 48 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 Bethlehem in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Bethlehem ranks #2,197 at $3,360 current penalty.

How Town of Bethlehem Compares

Town of Bethlehem's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2015-10-27

Last Inspection

2025-02-27

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 8 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $420 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

37

Serious

77.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

22.9% 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

$6,720

Current Penalty Amount

$3,360

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,360 from the initial assessment of $6,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Town of Bethlehem compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Bethlehem Industry Avg
Inspections 8 1.2
Violations 48 2.7
Total Penalty $3,360 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $420 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,360 here).

A-Plus Asbestos Abatement LLC $3,360 MI Mid Valley Recycling LLC $3,375 CA Reliable Resources, INC. $3,375 CA Quality Service Integrity (Qsi) $3,375 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Visual Pak Company 8 insp. Waukegan, IL Borough of Paramus 8 insp. Paramus, NJ Old Dominion Abatement & Demolition 8 insp. Charlottesville, VA Borough of Kinnelon Department of Public Works 8 insp. Kinnelon, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

A-Plus Asbestos Abatement LLC
Saginaw, MI
5 inspections $3,360
Sentinel Professional Services
Bayamon, PR
0 inspections $0
All Clean Janitorial Services Inc
Lawrence Township, NJ
0 inspections $0
ProCare One Nurses, LLC
Torrance, CA
0 inspections $0
Gorilla Bargain World
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Bethlehem's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Bethlehem safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Bethlehem's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 8 inspections, including 37 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Bethlehem have? ▼
Town of Bethlehem has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Bethlehem had? ▼
Town of Bethlehem has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-27 and the most recent on 2025-02-27. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Bethlehem? ▼
Town of Bethlehem has been assessed $3,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,720 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Bethlehem have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Bethlehem has 37 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 Bethlehem operate in? ▼
Town of Bethlehem operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Bethlehem rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Bethlehem ranks #65,786 (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 Town of Bethlehem's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Bethlehem's total OSHA penalty of $3,360 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, A-Plus Asbestos Abatement LLC in Saginaw, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,360 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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