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Administrative & Waste Services · North Canaan, CT

Town of North Canaan

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of North Canaan has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,450
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,731
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of North Canaan in North Canaan, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,450. 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 North Canaan 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Continental Inc. in Fremont, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
18%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of North Canaan compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

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

$1,450 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 North Canaan

The federal enforcement record for Town of North Canaan in North Canaan, CT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 12 (80.0%) 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 $1,450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,450 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $483. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-11-14 to 2025-08-07, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-11-14

Last Inspection

2025-08-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$483

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $483 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$1,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Town of North Canaan compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of North Canaan Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $1,450 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $483 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of North Canaan safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of North Canaan's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of North Canaan have? ▼
Town of North Canaan has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of North Canaan had? ▼
Town of North Canaan has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-14 and the most recent on 2025-08-07. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of North Canaan? ▼
Town of North Canaan has been assessed $1,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of North Canaan have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of North Canaan has 12 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 North Canaan operate in? ▼
Town of North Canaan operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of North Canaan's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of North Canaan's total OSHA penalty of $1,450 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Continental Inc. in Fremont, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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