Public Administration · Old Saybrook, CT

Town of Old Saybrook

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Old Saybrook ranks #70,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 15 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,675
OSHA penalties: 43
Violations cited: 15
OSHA inspections: #70,951
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #70,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 48/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Old Saybrook

$2,675
Public Administration avg

$2,606

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

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

Town of Old Saybrook has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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 Old Saybrook in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Old Saybrook ranks #1,177 at $2,675 current penalty.

How Town of Old Saybrook Compares

Town of Old Saybrook's 2.87 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$827

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 $827.

Serious

14.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.3% of total

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.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Old Saybrook	Industry Avg
Inspections	15	3.2
Violations	43	6.4
Total Penalty	$2,675	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$178	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,675 here).

City of Somerton Municipal Property Corporation $2,682 AZ State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services $2,698 IA Riverside County Sheriff's Department $2,700 CA DS $2,700 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

DCR 15 insp. Bayamon, PR CA Corrections - Avenal 15 insp. Avenal, CA Nevada Air National Guard 15 insp. Reno, NV James City County Purchasing Office 15 insp. Williamsburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gasper Township Fire Department and EMS

Eaton, OH

0 inspections $0

City of Somerton Municipal Property Corporation

Somerton, AZ

12 inspections $2,682

Rockaway Valley Regional Sewage Authority

Boonton, NJ

0 inspections $0

State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services

Des Moines, IA

2 inspections $2,698

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Riverside, CA

4 inspections $2,700

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Town of Old Saybrook rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Old Saybrook ranks #70,951 (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 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 $2,606 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.

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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