Public Administration · Darien, CT

Town of Darien

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Darien ranks #56,237 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 62 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,870
OSHA penalties: 62
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #56,237
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Darien in Darien, CT has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 62 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,870. 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 Darien 7 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 62 violations, averaging 8.9 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,237 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 56 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, All American Fire Systems, Inc. in Claremore, OK is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.9
violations per inspection: 90.3%
of violations were serious: #56,237
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 62 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (8.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Darien

$4,870
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Darien runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$4,870 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Darien.

Town of Darien has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 62 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 Darien in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Darien is the #938 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($4,870).

How Town of Darien Compares

Town of Darien's 8.86 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-11-27

Last Inspection

2020-12-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$696

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.9 violations per visit. That's $696 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

90.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.7% 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

$9,740

Current Penalty Amount

$4,870

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,870 from the initial assessment of $9,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Darien	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	62	6.4
Total Penalty	$4,870	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$696	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,870 here).

Alamogordo, City of $4,875 NM Municipio DE Naguabo $4,860 PR Paramus Fire Dept. CO #3 Gear $4,900 NJ Paramus FD Company #4 $4,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

State of Oregon Department of Corrections 7 insp. Salem, OR Drna 7 insp. Arecibo, PR Nycoda - Bronx County 7 insp. Bronx, NY ST Paul BLVD FD 7 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

All American Fire Systems, Inc.

Claremore, OK

0 inspections $0

Paramus Fire Dept. CO #3 Gear

Paramus, NJ

3 inspections $4,900

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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 Darien safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Darien's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 62 violations across 7 inspections, including 56 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Darien have? ▼

Town of Darien has 62 OSHA violations on record, including 56 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,870.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Darien had? ▼

Town of Darien has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-27 and the most recent on 2020-12-01. This averages 8.9 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Darien has been assessed $4,870 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,740 (a 50.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Darien has 56 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 Darien operate in? ▼

Town of Darien 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 Darien rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Darien ranks #56,237 (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 Darien's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Darien's total OSHA penalty of $4,870 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, All American Fire Systems, Inc. in Claremore, OK is a similar public administration employer with $0 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.

Employer Matching

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