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Town of Essex

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Essex has a concerning safety record: 58 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty90% serious
$4,644
OSHA penalties
58
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#58,077
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Essex in Essex, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 58 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,644. 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 Essex: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 58 violations, averaging 11.6 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 52 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Universal Maintenance INC. in Byram, MS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,641 in current penalties.

11.6
violations per inspection
89.7%
of violations were serious
42%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Essex compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Essex 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

$4,644 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Essex

The federal enforcement record for Town of Essex in Essex, CT includes 5 OSHA inspections and 58 violations, translating to 11.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 52 (89.7%) 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 $7,740 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,644 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $929. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-12-07 to 2023-12-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-12-07

Last Inspection

2023-12-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.6 violations per visit. That's $929 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

52

Serious

89.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

10.3% 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

$7,740

Current Penalty Amount

$4,644

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,096 from the initial assessment of $7,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Town of Essex Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 58 3.3
Total Penalty $4,644 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $929 $3,361
View all 61,413 employers in Construction →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Beal Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
0 inspections $0
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Peoria, IL
2 inspections $4,646
Quality Heating & Cooling
Dayton, OH
0 inspections $0
Vera Construction
Flushing, NY
0 inspections $0
Universal Maintenance INC.
Byram, MS
2 inspections $4,641

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Essex safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Essex's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 58 violations across 5 inspections, including 52 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 Essex have? ▼
Town of Essex has 58 OSHA violations on record, including 52 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,644.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Essex had? ▼
Town of Essex has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-07 and the most recent on 2023-12-08. This averages 11.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Essex? ▼
Town of Essex has been assessed $4,644 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,740 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Town of Essex have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Essex has 52 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 Essex operate in? ▼
Town of Essex 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 Essex's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Essex's total OSHA penalty of $4,644 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Universal Maintenance INC. in Byram, MS is a similar construction employer with $4,641 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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