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Town of Chester

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Chester has a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty76% serious
$1,740
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#79,872
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Chester in Chester, CT has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,740. 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 Chester 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 3.4 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, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Deacon Construction, LLC in Sacramento, CA is another construction employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $1,740 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
21%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Chester compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Chester runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,740 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Chester

The federal enforcement record for Town of Chester in Chester, CT includes 10 OSHA inspections and 34 violations, translating to 3.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 26 (76.5%) 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 $4,080 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,740 - a 57.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $174. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-11-03 to 2024-07-12, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2024-07-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$174

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $174 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,080

Current Penalty Amount

$1,740

Penalty Reduction

57.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,340 from the initial assessment of $4,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Town of Chester compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Chester Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 34 3.3
Total Penalty $1,740 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $174 $3,361
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Deacon Construction, LLC
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2 inspections $1,740
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Chester safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Chester's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 10 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Chester have? ▼
Town of Chester has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Chester had? ▼
Town of Chester has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2024-07-12. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Chester? ▼
Town of Chester has been assessed $1,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,080 (a 57.4% reduction).
Does Town of Chester have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Chester has 26 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 Chester operate in? ▼
Town of Chester operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Chester's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Chester's total OSHA penalty of $1,740 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deacon Construction, LLC in Sacramento, CA is a similar construction employer with $1,740 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 10 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.