Utilities · Plainfield, CT

Town of Plainfield

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Plainfield ranks #35,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 124 violations across 25 inspections.

Upper half by penalty69% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,970
OSHA penalties: 124
Violations cited: 25
OSHA inspections: #35,257
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (9.5x 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: #35,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 18/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 124 violations across 25 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Plainfield

$9,970
Utilities avg

$5,509

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

$9,970 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Plainfield.

Town of Plainfield has 25 OSHA inspections on record and 124 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Plainfield in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Plainfield sits at penalty rank #382 of 866 penalized establishments ($9,970 assessed).

How Town of Plainfield Compares

Town of Plainfield's 4.96 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$2,104

What this shows 25 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $399 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

69.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Plainfield	Industry Avg
Inspections	25	2.6
Violations	124	6.1
Total Penalty	$9,970	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$399	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,970 here).

The Dayton Power and Light Company $10,000 OH Texas Gas Service $10,000 TX Midamerican Energy Company $10,000 IA Municipal Light and Power $10,000 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (25 inspections here).

LA City Water & Power 29 insp. Los Angeles, CA Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. 20 insp. Tonopah, NV Great Lakes Water Authority 19 insp. Detroit, MI City of South Portland 18 insp. South Portland, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

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

18 inspections $9,930

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Plainfield ranks #35,257 (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 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 $5,509 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.

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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