Public Administration · Plymouth, CT

Town of Plymouth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Plymouth ranks #94,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$364
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #94,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Plymouth in Plymouth, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $364. 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 Plymouth 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility in Bullhead City, AZ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $360 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #94,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Plymouth

$364
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Plymouth runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$364 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Plymouth.

Town of Plymouth has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Plymouth in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Plymouth is the #1,738 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($364).

How Town of Plymouth Compares

Town of Plymouth's 3.50 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 runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-03-01

Last Inspection

2025-12-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$182

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $182 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$840

Current Penalty Amount

$364

Penalty Reduction

56.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $476 from the initial assessment of $840. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Plymouth compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Plymouth	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	7	6.4
Total Penalty	$364	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$182	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($364 here).

City of Oakland $365 OR Dayton Rural Fire Protection Dist $360 OR City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility $360 AZ City of Pomona $370 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Oakland

Oakland, OR

5 inspections $365

Dayton Rural Fire Protection Dist

Dayton, OR

2 inspections $360

City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility

Kelseyville Fire Protection District

Kelseyville, CA

2 inspections $370

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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 Plymouth safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Plymouth's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Plymouth have? ▼

Town of Plymouth has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $364.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Plymouth had? ▼

Town of Plymouth has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-01 and the most recent on 2025-12-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Plymouth has been assessed $364 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $840 (a 56.7% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Plymouth has 5 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 Plymouth operate in? ▼

Town of Plymouth operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). 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 Plymouth rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Plymouth ranks #94,936 (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 Plymouth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Plymouth's total OSHA penalty of $364 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility in Bullhead City, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $360 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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