Construction · Fairfield, CT

Town of Fairfield

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Fairfield ranks #25,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 127 violations across 27 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,989
OSHA penalties: 127
Violations cited: 27
OSHA inspections: #25,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Fairfield in Fairfield, CT has been the subject of 27 OSHA workplace inspections and 127 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,989. 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 Fairfield 27 times over 11 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 127 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 100 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 far above peers (13.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fernando Paqui in Neenah, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,991 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection: 78.7%
of violations were serious: #25,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 127 violations across 27 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Fairfield

$13,989
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Town of Fairfield runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,989 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Fairfield.

Town of Fairfield has 27 OSHA inspections on record and 127 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Fairfield in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Fairfield ranks #6,783 at $13,989 current penalty.

How Town of Fairfield Compares

Town of Fairfield's 4.70 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-03-03

Last Inspection

2026-05-05

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$518

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 27 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $518 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

100

Serious

78.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

21.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,730

Current Penalty Amount

$13,989

Penalty Reduction

47.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,741 from the initial assessment of $26,730. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Town of Fairfield compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Fairfield	Industry Avg
Inspections	27	2.0
Violations	127	3.3
Total Penalty	$13,989	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$518	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,989 here).

Fernando Paqui $13,991 WI Marco Alvarado Morales $13,991 MD Ruben Flores $13,987 LA General Contractor Group LLC $13,994 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (27 inspections here).

J & J Clearing & Demolition, INC. 26 insp. Norfolk, VA CSM Group 29 insp. Kalamazoo, MI Blackhawk Roofing, LLC 24 insp. Springfield, IL F L Showalter INC 23 insp. Lynchburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

2 inspections $13,991

Marco Alvarado Morales

Essex, MD

3 inspections $13,991

2 inspections $13,987

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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 Fairfield safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Fairfield's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 127 violations across 27 inspections, including 100 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Fairfield have? ▼

Town of Fairfield has 127 OSHA violations on record, including 100 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,989.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Fairfield had? ▼

Town of Fairfield has had 27 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-03 and the most recent on 2026-05-05. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Fairfield has been assessed $13,989 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,730 (a 47.7% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Fairfield has 100 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 Fairfield operate in? ▼

Town of Fairfield operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Town of Fairfield rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Fairfield ranks #25,988 (the upper 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 Fairfield's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Fairfield's total OSHA penalty of $13,989 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 27 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fernando Paqui in Neenah, WI is a similar construction employer with $13,991 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.

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