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Town of Manchester

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Manchester has a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$3,180
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#67,647
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Manchester in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,180. 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 Manchester 11 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 2.2 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, 21 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Vergennes in Vergennes, VT is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,200 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
33%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Manchester compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Manchester runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,180 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Manchester

The federal enforcement record for Town of Manchester in Manchester, CT includes 11 OSHA inspections and 24 violations, translating to 2.18 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (87.5%) 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 $6,440 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,180 - a 50.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $289. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-01-24 to 2022-05-06, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2018-01-24

Last Inspection

2022-05-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$289

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 11 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $289 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$6,440

Current Penalty Amount

$3,180

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,260 from the initial assessment of $6,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Manchester compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Manchester Industry Avg
Inspections 11 3.1
Violations 24 6.4
Total Penalty $3,180 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $289 $826
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Town of Canton
Canton, CT
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0 inspections $0
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City of Vergennes
Vergennes, VT
3 inspections $3,200
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Manchester safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Manchester's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 11 inspections, including 21 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 Manchester have? ▼
Town of Manchester has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,180.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Manchester had? ▼
Town of Manchester has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-24 and the most recent on 2022-05-06. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Manchester? ▼
Town of Manchester has been assessed $3,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,440 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Town of Manchester have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Manchester has 21 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 Manchester operate in? ▼
Town of Manchester operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Manchester's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Manchester's total OSHA penalty of $3,180 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Vergennes in Vergennes, VT is a similar public administration employer with $3,200 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 11 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.