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Town of Canterbury

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Canterbury has a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,841
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#78,775
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Canterbury in Canterbury, CT has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,841. 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 Canterbury 9 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 24 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 (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Electronic Systems in Hastings, NE is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
82.8%
of violations were serious
22%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Canterbury compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Canterbury runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,841 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Canterbury

The federal enforcement record for Town of Canterbury in Canterbury, CT includes 9 OSHA inspections and 29 violations, translating to 3.22 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 24 (82.8%) 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 $3,310 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,841 - a 44.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $205. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-04-06 to 2025-03-10, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-04-06

Last Inspection

2025-03-10

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 9 inspections over 15 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $205 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

82.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

17.2% 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

$3,310

Current Penalty Amount

$1,841

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,469 from the initial assessment of $3,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Canterbury Industry Avg
Inspections 9 3.1
Violations 29 6.4
Total Penalty $1,841 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $205 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Canterbury safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Canterbury's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 9 inspections, including 24 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 Canterbury have? ▼
Town of Canterbury has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,841.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Canterbury had? ▼
Town of Canterbury has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-06 and the most recent on 2025-03-10. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Canterbury? ▼
Town of Canterbury has been assessed $1,841 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,310 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does Town of Canterbury have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Canterbury has 24 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 Canterbury operate in? ▼
Town of Canterbury operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Canterbury's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Canterbury's total OSHA penalty of $1,841 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Electronic Systems in Hastings, NE is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.