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Town of Chaplin

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Chaplin ranks #91,794 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$575
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#91,794
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Chaplin in Chaplin, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $575. 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 Chaplin 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,794 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Yoncalla in Yoncalla, OR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $565 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#91,794
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 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 Chaplin compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Chaplin runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$575 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Chaplin.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH ARLINGTON FD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CA CORRECTIONS AND R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF SWANTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF FAIR HAVEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEW KENT COUNTY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NASSAU CO CORR CTR -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GAINESBORO-PUBLIC WO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17WRIGHT'S CORNERS FIR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEONARDO FIRST AID S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEEPWATER FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MARGATE CITY POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FANWOOD VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FT. LEAVENWORTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ICP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CA DEPARTMENT OF COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF MECHANIC FALLS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36TOWN OF LEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Town of Chaplin, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Town of Chaplin has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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 Chaplin in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Chaplin ranks #1,649 at $575 current penalty.

How Town of Chaplin Compares

Town of Chaplin's 6.00 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 below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-05-10

Last Inspection

2022-05-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$192

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $192 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,150

Current Penalty Amount

$575

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $575 from the initial assessment of $1,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Chaplin Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $575 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $192 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($575 here).

CA Transportation $575 CA City of Yoncalla $565 OR City of Scottsdale - Transfer Station $563 AZ Alaska Dot & PF $563 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

North Arlington FD Station #2 3 insp. North Arlington, NJ CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Men's Colony (CMC) San Luis Obispo 3 insp. San Luis Obispo, CA Village of Swanton 3 insp. Swanton, VT Town of Fair Haven 3 insp. Fair Haven, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Thompson
North Grosvenordale, CT
3 inspections $575
CA Transportation
Sacramento, CA
8 inspections $575
City of Yoncalla
Yoncalla, OR
4 inspections $565
City of Scottsdale - Transfer Station
Scottsdale, AZ
2 inspections $563
Alaska Dot & PF
Anchorage, AK
4 inspections $563

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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 Chaplin safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Chaplin's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Chaplin have? ▼
Town of Chaplin has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $575.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Chaplin had? ▼
Town of Chaplin has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-10 and the most recent on 2022-05-10. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Chaplin? ▼
Town of Chaplin has been assessed $575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,150 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Chaplin have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Chaplin has 9 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 Chaplin operate in? ▼
Town of Chaplin 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 Chaplin rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Chaplin ranks #91,794 (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 Chaplin's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Chaplin's total OSHA penalty of $575 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Yoncalla in Yoncalla, OR is a similar public administration employer with $565 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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