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Town of Fair Haven

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Fair Haven has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,875
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,881
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Fair Haven in Fair Haven, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,875. 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 Fair Haven 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Montgomery County - Public Utilities in Mount Gilead, NC is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,800 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
61%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Fair Haven compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Fair Haven runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$8,875 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fair Haven

The federal enforcement record for Town of Fair Haven in Fair Haven, VT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (75.0%) 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 $20,535 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,875 - a 56.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,958. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-26 to 2023-04-12, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-26

Last Inspection

2023-04-12

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,958

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,958 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$20,535

Current Penalty Amount

$8,875

Penalty Reduction

56.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,660 from the initial assessment of $20,535. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Fair Haven Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $8,875 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,958 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Fair Haven safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Fair Haven's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Fair Haven have? ▼
Town of Fair Haven has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Fair Haven had? ▼
Town of Fair Haven has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-26 and the most recent on 2023-04-12. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Fair Haven? ▼
Town of Fair Haven has been assessed $8,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,535 (a 56.8% reduction).
Does Town of Fair Haven have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Fair Haven has 3 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 Fair Haven operate in? ▼
Town of Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Fair Haven's total OSHA penalty of $8,875 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Montgomery County - Public Utilities in Mount Gilead, NC is a similar public administration employer with $8,800 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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