Public Administration · Simsbury, CT

Town of Simsbury

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Simsbury ranks #33,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 142 violations across 17 inspections.

Upper half by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,612
OSHA penalties: 142
Violations cited: 17
OSHA inspections: #33,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Simsbury in Simsbury, CT has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 142 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,612. 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 Simsbury: 17 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 142 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 129 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Twin Falls in Twin Falls, ID is another public administration employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.4
violations per inspection: 90.8%
of violations were serious: #33,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 142 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (8.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Simsbury

$10,612
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Simsbury runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$10,612 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Simsbury.

Town of Simsbury has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 142 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 Simsbury in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Simsbury is the #577 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($10,612).

How Town of Simsbury Compares

Town of Simsbury's 8.35 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 above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-10-04

Last Inspection

2023-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$624

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 17 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. That's $624 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

129

Serious

90.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.2% 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

$26,880

Current Penalty Amount

$10,612

Penalty Reduction

60.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,268 from the initial assessment of $26,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Simsbury	Industry Avg
Inspections	17	3.2
Violations	142	6.4
Total Penalty	$10,612	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$624	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,612 here).

City of Danville Public Works $10,622 VA San Joaquin County $10,595 CA Cuerpo DE Bomberos DE PR - Estacion DE Aguadilla $10,700 PR City of Richmond Department of Public Works $10,702 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

Nycdoc RNDC 17 insp. East Elmhurst, NY Village of Ridgefield Park 17 insp. Ridgefield Park, NJ Nycacs 17 insp. Brooklyn, NY Oat 16 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Danville Public Works

Danville, VA

10 inspections $10,622

San Joaquin County

Stockton, CA

16 inspections $10,595

Cuerpo DE Bomberos DE PR - Estacion DE Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR

3 inspections $10,700

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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 Simsbury safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Simsbury's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 142 violations across 17 inspections, including 129 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 Simsbury have? ▼

Town of Simsbury has 142 OSHA violations on record, including 129 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,612.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Simsbury had? ▼

Town of Simsbury has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-04 and the most recent on 2023-10-12. This averages 8.4 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Simsbury has been assessed $10,612 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,880 (a 60.5% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Simsbury has 129 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 Simsbury operate in? ▼

Town of Simsbury 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 Simsbury rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Simsbury ranks #33,296 (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 Simsbury's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Simsbury's total OSHA penalty of $10,612 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Twin Falls in Twin Falls, ID is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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