Construction · Oxford, CT

Town of Oxford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Oxford ranks #35,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 83 violations across 15 inspections.

Upper half by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,868
OSHA penalties: 83
Violations cited: 15
OSHA inspections: #35,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Oxford in Oxford, CT has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 83 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,868. 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 Oxford 15 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 83 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 67 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CSM Group in Kalamazoo, MI is another construction employer with 29 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 80.7%
of violations were serious: #35,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 83 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Oxford

$9,868
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Town of Oxford runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,868 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Oxford.

Town of Oxford has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 83 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Oxford in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Oxford ranks #9,858 at $9,868 current penalty.

How Town of Oxford Compares

Town of Oxford's 5.53 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-10-05

Last Inspection

2025-10-06

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$658

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 15 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $658 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

80.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

19.3% 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

$15,120

Current Penalty Amount

$9,868

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,252 from the initial assessment of $15,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Town of Oxford compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Oxford	Industry Avg
Inspections	15	2.0
Violations	83	3.3
Total Penalty	$9,868	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$658	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,868 here).

Oliva Pavers Enterprise CORP. $9,870 FL Texas Sterling Construction CO. $9,866 TX QC Services, LLC $9,871 LA Guardado Framing LLC $9,873 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vadnais Corporation 15 insp. Los Angeles, CA W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC 15 insp. Las Vegas, NV Titan Roofing, LLC 15 insp. Las Vegas, NV Albert C Kobayashi INC 15 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crossville Heating & Cooling

29 inspections $7,500

Oliva Pavers Enterprise CORP.

Weston, FL

2 inspections $9,870

Texas Sterling Construction CO.

San Antonio, TX

2 inspections $9,866

Manor Roofing & Restoration

Columbia, MO

0 inspections $0

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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 Oxford safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Oxford's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 83 violations across 15 inspections, including 67 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Oxford have? ▼

Town of Oxford has 83 OSHA violations on record, including 67 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,868.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Oxford had? ▼

Town of Oxford has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-05 and the most recent on 2025-10-06. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of Oxford? ▼

Town of Oxford has been assessed $9,868 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,120 (a 34.7% reduction).

Does Town of Oxford have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of Oxford has 67 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 Oxford operate in? ▼

Town of Oxford operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Town of Oxford rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Oxford ranks #35,493 (the upper 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 Oxford's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Oxford's total OSHA penalty of $9,868 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, CSM Group in Kalamazoo, MI is a similar construction employer with $7,500 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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