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Town of Old Saybrook

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Old Saybrook has a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$2,675
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#71,723
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Old Saybrook in Old Saybrook, CT has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,675. 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 Old Saybrook 15 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 43 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, 6 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 (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gasper Township Fire Department and EMS in Eaton, OH is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
14.0%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Old Saybrook compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Old Saybrook sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,675 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Old Saybrook

The federal enforcement record for Town of Old Saybrook in Old Saybrook, CT includes 15 OSHA inspections and 43 violations, translating to 2.87 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (14.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (2.3%) 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 $4,330 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,675 - a 38.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $178. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-03-24 to 2018-11-15, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2015-03-24

Last Inspection

2018-11-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$178

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 15 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $178 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

14.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.3% of total

36

Other-Than-Serious

83.7% 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

$4,330

Current Penalty Amount

$2,675

Penalty Reduction

38.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,655 from the initial assessment of $4,330. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Old Saybrook Industry Avg
Inspections 15 3.1
Violations 43 6.4
Total Penalty $2,675 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $178 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Old Saybrook safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Old Saybrook's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 15 inspections, including 6 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 Old Saybrook have? ▼
Town of Old Saybrook has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Old Saybrook had? ▼
Town of Old Saybrook has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-24 and the most recent on 2018-11-15. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Old Saybrook? ▼
Town of Old Saybrook has been assessed $2,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,330 (a 38.2% reduction).
Does Town of Old Saybrook have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Old Saybrook has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Old Saybrook operate in? ▼
Town of Old Saybrook operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Old Saybrook's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Old Saybrook's total OSHA penalty of $2,675 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gasper Township Fire Department and EMS in Eaton, OH is a similar public administration 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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