Utilities · Ledyard, CT

Town of Ledyard

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Ledyard has a mixed safety record: 26 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$2,646
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#71,874
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Ledyard in Ledyard, CT has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,646. 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 Ledyard: 9 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in Columbia, SC is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,690 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
88.5%
of violations were serious
28%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Ledyard compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Ledyard runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,646 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

The federal enforcement record for Town of Ledyard in Ledyard, CT includes 9 OSHA inspections and 26 violations, translating to 2.89 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 23 (88.5%) 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 $4,410 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,646 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $294. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-23 to 2018-10-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2018-10-23

Last Inspection

2018-10-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$294

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 9 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $294 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

88.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

11.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,410

Current Penalty Amount

$2,646

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,764 from the initial assessment of $4,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Ledyard compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Ledyard Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 26 6.1
Total Penalty $2,646 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $294 $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Ledyard safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Ledyard's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 26 violations across 9 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Ledyard have?
Town of Ledyard has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,646.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Ledyard had?
Town of Ledyard has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-23 and the most recent on 2018-10-23. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Ledyard?
Town of Ledyard has been assessed $2,646 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,410 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Town of Ledyard have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Ledyard has 23 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 Ledyard operate in?
Town of Ledyard operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Ledyard's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Ledyard's total OSHA penalty of $2,646 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in Columbia, SC is a similar utilities employer with $2,690 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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