Construction · Griswold, CT
Town of Griswold
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Griswold ranks #82,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 4 inspections.
- $1,360
- OSHA penalties
- 33
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #82,701
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Town of Griswold in Griswold, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,360. 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 Griswold: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Waynesboro Construction CO., INC. in Frederick, MD is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,360 in current penalties.
- 8.3
- violations per inspection
- 78.8%
- of violations were serious
- #82,701
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Town of Griswold compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Town of Griswold $1,360
Town of Griswold
$1,360 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Town of Griswold runs well below peers (0.20x 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
$1,360 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Griswold.
Town of Griswold in the Construction enforcement ledger
In Construction, Town of Griswold sits at penalty rank #27,167 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,360 assessed).
How Town of Griswold Compares
Town of Griswold's 8.25 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 below peers (0.20x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2020-10-04
Last Inspection
2020-10-15
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
8.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$340
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $340 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
26
Serious
78.8% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
7
Other-Than-Serious
21.2% 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
$2,720
Current Penalty Amount
$1,360
Penalty Reduction
50.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,360 from the initial assessment of $2,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Town of Griswold compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Town of Griswold | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 33 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $1,360 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $340 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Griswold, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,360 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction
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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.
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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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