Public Administration · Portland, CT

Town of Portland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Portland ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 62 violations across 14 inspections.

Lower half by penalty79% serious
$4,650
OSHA penalties
62
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Portland in Portland, CT has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 62 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Portland: 14 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 62 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 49 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 (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Department of Motor Vehicles- Rancho Cucamonga Field Office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,675 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
79.0%
of violations were serious
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 62 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (4.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Portland compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Portland 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

$4,650 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Portland.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.913.41414.615.11.117.13349.064.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BAYONNE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 54EAST ORANGE FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33VI DEPARTMENT OF PLA…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33U.S. AIR FORCE - BEALE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33NYCHA RED HOOK HOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17BUFFALO CITY FD, HEA…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 8JERSEY CITY FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 4AEP, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 14U.S. DEPT. NAVY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17NYCHA BROWNSVILLE HO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13CITY OF SALEM, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 7NORTHERN STATE PRISON, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 32NYCHA BREUKELEN HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 5ALBUQUERQUE, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 32DEPT OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 38DETROIT FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 35MUNICIPIO DE BARCELO…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 7DCR, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 24Town of Portland, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 62
Town of Portland has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 62 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 Portland in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Portland sits at penalty rank #948 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($4,650 assessed).

How Town of Portland Compares

Town of Portland's 4.43 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2021-04-26

Last Inspection

2021-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$332

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 14 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $332 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

49

Serious

79.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

21.0% 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

$9,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,650 from the initial assessment of $9,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Portland Industry Avg
Inspections 14 3.2
Violations 62 6.4
Total Penalty $4,650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $332 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Portland safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Portland's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 62 violations across 14 inspections, including 49 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 Portland have?
Town of Portland has 62 OSHA violations on record, including 49 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Portland had?
Town of Portland has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-26 and the most recent on 2021-04-26. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Portland?
Town of Portland has been assessed $4,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,300 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Portland have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Portland has 49 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 Portland operate in?
Town of Portland 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 Portland rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Portland ranks #57,466 (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 Portland's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Portland's total OSHA penalty of $4,650 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Department of Motor Vehicles- Rancho Cucamonga Field Office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a similar public administration employer with $4,675 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 14 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.