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Town of Plainfield

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Plainfield has a concerning safety record: 124 violations across 25 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty69% serious
$9,970
OSHA penalties
124
Violations cited
25
OSHA inspections
#35,507
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Plainfield in Plainfield, CT has been the subject of 25 OSHA workplace inspections and 124 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,970. 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 Plainfield 25 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 124 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 86 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Raton, Water Works in Raton, NM is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,932 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
69.4%
of violations were serious
65%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Plainfield compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Plainfield runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$9,970 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Plainfield

The federal enforcement record for Town of Plainfield in Plainfield, CT includes 25 OSHA inspections and 124 violations, translating to 4.96 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 86 (69.4%) 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 $20,090 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,970 - a 50.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $399. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-01-12 to 2025-10-08, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

25

First Inspection

2016-01-12

Last Inspection

2025-10-08

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$399

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 25 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $399 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

86

Serious

69.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

38

Other-Than-Serious

30.6% 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

$20,090

Current Penalty Amount

$9,970

Penalty Reduction

50.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,120 from the initial assessment of $20,090. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Plainfield compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Plainfield Industry Avg
Inspections 25 2.6
Violations 124 6.1
Total Penalty $9,970 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $399 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

The Dayton Power and Light Company
Aberdeen, OH
5 inspections $10,000
Texas Gas Service
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $10,000
Municipal Light and Power
Palmer, AK
2 inspections $10,000
City of Raton, Water Works
Raton, NM
2 inspections $9,932
Town of Stafford
Stafford Springs, CT
18 inspections $9,930

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Plainfield safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Plainfield's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 124 violations across 25 inspections, including 86 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Plainfield have? ▼
Town of Plainfield has 124 OSHA violations on record, including 86 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Plainfield had? ▼
Town of Plainfield has had 25 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-12 and the most recent on 2025-10-08. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Plainfield? ▼
Town of Plainfield has been assessed $9,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,090 (a 50.4% reduction).
Does Town of Plainfield have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Plainfield has 86 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 Plainfield operate in? ▼
Town of Plainfield operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Plainfield's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Plainfield's total OSHA penalty of $9,970 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 25 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Raton, Water Works in Raton, NM is a similar utilities employer with $9,932 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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