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Town of East Hartford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of East Hartford has a mixed safety record: 53 violations across 22 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$3,010
OSHA penalties
53
Violations cited
22
OSHA inspections
#68,563
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of East Hartford in East Hartford, CT has been the subject of 22 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,010. 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 East Hartford: 22 inspections in 5 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 53 violations, averaging 2.4 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, 21 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sault Sainte Marie City of in Sault Sainte Marie, MI is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
39.6%
of violations were serious
32%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of East Hartford compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of East Hartford sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$3,010 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 East Hartford

The federal enforcement record for Town of East Hartford in East Hartford, CT includes 22 OSHA inspections and 53 violations, translating to 2.41 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (39.6%) 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 $5,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,010 - a 46.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $137. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-08-02 to 2023-04-28, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

22

First Inspection

2018-08-02

Last Inspection

2023-04-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$137

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 22 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $137 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

39.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

32

Other-Than-Serious

60.4% 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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$3,010

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,590 from the initial assessment of $5,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of East Hartford Industry Avg
Inspections 22 3.1
Violations 53 6.4
Total Penalty $3,010 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $137 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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3 inspections $3,000
Sault Sainte Marie City of
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of East Hartford safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of East Hartford's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 53 violations across 22 inspections, including 21 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 East Hartford have? ▼
Town of East Hartford has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of East Hartford had? ▼
Town of East Hartford has had 22 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-02 and the most recent on 2023-04-28. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of East Hartford? ▼
Town of East Hartford has been assessed $3,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 46.3% reduction).
Does Town of East Hartford have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of East Hartford has 21 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 East Hartford operate in? ▼
Town of East Hartford 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 East Hartford's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of East Hartford's total OSHA penalty of $3,010 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 22 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sault Sainte Marie City of in Sault Sainte Marie, MI is a similar public administration employer with $3,000 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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