Public Administration · Killingworth, CT

Town of Killingworth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Killingworth ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$975
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Killingworth in Killingworth, CT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $975. 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 Killingworth: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Snohomish County Fire District in Stanwood, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $968 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection: 56.5%
of violations were serious: #87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Killingworth

$975
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Killingworth runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$975 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Killingworth.

Town of Killingworth has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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 Killingworth in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Killingworth ranks #1,511 at $975 current penalty.

How Town of Killingworth Compares

Town of Killingworth's 5.75 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-03-09

Last Inspection

2021-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$244

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $244 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

56.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

43.5% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$975

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $975 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Killingworth	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	23	6.4
Total Penalty	$975	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$244	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($975 here).

NC Doc- Correctional Institution for Women $975 NC Douglas County - Courthouse $980 MN Alamo Fire Line $968 TX Snohomish County Fire District $968 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Town of Easton 4 insp. Easton, ME CA Corrections and Rehabilitation 4 insp. Stockton, CA Clark County Department of Family Services 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV City of Tooele 4 insp. Tooele, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

NC Doc- Correctional Institution for Women

Raleigh, NC

2 inspections $975

City of New Haven Fire Department

New Haven, CT

3 inspections $972

Douglas County - Courthouse

Snohomish County Fire District

Stanwood, WA

2 inspections $968

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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 Killingworth safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Killingworth's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Killingworth have? ▼

Town of Killingworth has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $975.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Killingworth had? ▼

Town of Killingworth has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-09 and the most recent on 2021-03-09. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Killingworth has been assessed $975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 50.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Killingworth has 13 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 Killingworth operate in? ▼

Town of Killingworth 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 Killingworth rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Killingworth ranks #87,033 (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 Killingworth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Killingworth's total OSHA penalty of $975 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Snohomish County Fire District in Stanwood, WA is a similar public administration employer with $968 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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