Public Administration · Hampton, CT

Town of Hampton

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Hampton ranks #54,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 49 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,070
OSHA penalties: 49
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #54,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Hampton in Hampton, CT has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 49 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,070. 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 Hampton 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 49 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MI Dmva Fort Custer in Augusta, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,050 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 77.6%
of violations were serious: #54,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 49 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Hampton

$5,070
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Hampton runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$5,070 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Hampton.

Town of Hampton has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 49 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Hampton in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Hampton sits at penalty rank #899 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($5,070 assessed).

How Town of Hampton Compares

Town of Hampton's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-12-14

Last Inspection

2025-06-03

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$724

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $724 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

77.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,070

Current Penalty Amount

$5,070

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Hampton compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Hampton	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	49	6.4
Total Penalty	$5,070	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$724	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,070 here).

Nome City of $5,075 AK Town of Huachuca City $5,063 AZ MI Dmva Fort Custer $5,050 MI City of East Lansing $5,050 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Nycoda - Bronx County 7 insp. Bronx, NY ST Paul BLVD FD 7 insp. Rochester, NY Hackensack Fire Department 7 insp. Hackensack, NJ University of the Virgin Islands 7 insp. Charlotte Amalie, VI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lawton Public Schools

Town of Huachuca City

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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 Hampton safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Hampton's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 49 violations across 7 inspections, including 38 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 Hampton have? ▼

Town of Hampton has 49 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,070.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Hampton had? ▼

Town of Hampton has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-14 and the most recent on 2025-06-03. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Hampton has been assessed $5,070 in current OSHA penalties.

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

Yes. Town of Hampton has 38 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 Hampton operate in? ▼

Town of Hampton operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Hampton ranks #54,697 (the lower 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 Hampton's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Hampton's total OSHA penalty of $5,070 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, MI Dmva Fort Custer in Augusta, MI is a similar public administration employer with $5,050 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.