Public Administration · Sharon, CT

Town of Sharon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Sharon ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$1,550
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Sharon in Sharon, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,550. 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 Sharon: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Maintenance CTR in Olympia, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Sharon compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Sharon runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,550 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Sharon.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJDMVA- VETERANS MEM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PIPERTON - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8OAKDALE-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF CLOVIS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF CAMDEN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MEDFORD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2SCOTTS HILL - CITY H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8OCEAN COUNTY JAIL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25U. S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MALVERNE VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HAMPTON FIRE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17EMERSON FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26STONY BROOK FD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF OAKLAND FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF ANAHEIM, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MONTVALE FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ST OF NV - DEPT. OF …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5OAT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Town of Sharon, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
Town of Sharon has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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 Sharon in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Sharon is the #1,376 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,550).

How Town of Sharon Compares

Town of Sharon's 3.60 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-04-11

Last Inspection

2018-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $310 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$1,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,550

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Sharon Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $1,550 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $310 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,550 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Sharon safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Sharon's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Sharon have?
Town of Sharon has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Sharon had?
Town of Sharon has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-11 and the most recent on 2018-11-08. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Sharon?
Town of Sharon has been assessed $1,550 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Sharon have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Sharon has 4 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 Sharon operate in?
Town of Sharon 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 Sharon rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Sharon ranks #80,654 (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 Sharon's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Sharon's total OSHA penalty of $1,550 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maintenance CTR in Olympia, WA is a similar public administration employer with $1,575 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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.