Public Administration · Bridgewater, CT

Town of Bridgewater

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Bridgewater ranks #79,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty66% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,620
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #79,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Bridgewater in Bridgewater, CT has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Bridgewater: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 4.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services in Pahrump, NV is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,620 in current penalties.

4.1
violations per inspection: 65.5%
of violations were serious: #79,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 30/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Bridgewater

$1,620
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Bridgewater runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,620 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Town of Bridgewater.

Town of Bridgewater has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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 Bridgewater in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Bridgewater ranks #1,355 at $1,620 current penalty.

How Town of Bridgewater Compares

Town of Bridgewater's 4.14 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-09-19

Last Inspection

2018-11-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$231

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.1 violations per visit. That's $231 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

65.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

34.5% 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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,620

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,080 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Bridgewater	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	29	6.4
Total Penalty	$1,620	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$231	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,620 here).

City of Sanger $1,620 CA Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services $1,620 NV City of Scottsdale - Chaparral Water Treatment Plant $1,626 AZ Town of Wales $1,610 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

City of Gardiner 7 insp. Gardiner, ME City of Chesapeake Purchasing Department 7 insp. Chesapeake, VA Nycocme 7 insp. New York, NY City of Lodi 7 insp. Lodi, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Middletown, CT

6 inspections $1,620

Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services

Pahrump, NV

3 inspections $1,620

City of Scottsdale - Chaparral Water Treatment Plant

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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 Bridgewater safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Bridgewater's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 7 inspections, including 19 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 Town of Bridgewater have? ▼

Town of Bridgewater has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,620.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Bridgewater had? ▼

Town of Bridgewater has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-19 and the most recent on 2018-11-07. This averages 4.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of Bridgewater? ▼

Town of Bridgewater has been assessed $1,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Town of Bridgewater have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of Bridgewater has 19 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 Bridgewater operate in? ▼

Town of Bridgewater operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Bridgewater rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Bridgewater ranks #79,999 (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 Bridgewater's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Bridgewater's total OSHA penalty of $1,620 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services in Pahrump, NV is a similar public administration employer with $1,620 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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