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Town of Southbury

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Southbury has a mixed safety record: 29 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty28% serious
$1,986
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#77,768
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Southbury in Southbury, CT has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,986. 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 Southbury: 10 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Washington in Washington Depot, CT is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
27.6%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Southbury compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Southbury runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$1,986 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Town of Southbury

The federal enforcement record for Town of Southbury in Southbury, CT includes 10 OSHA inspections and 29 violations, translating to 2.90 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (27.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,310 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,986 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $199. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-02-21 to 2018-11-07, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2017-02-21

Last Inspection

2018-11-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$199

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 10 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $199 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

27.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

72.4% 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

$3,310

Current Penalty Amount

$1,986

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,324 from the initial assessment of $3,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Southbury compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Southbury Industry Avg
Inspections 10 3.1
Violations 29 6.4
Total Penalty $1,986 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $199 $826
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Grand Traverse Rural Fire Dept Battalion #10
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2 inspections $2,000
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3 inspections $2,000
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2 inspections $2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Southbury safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Southbury's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 29 violations across 10 inspections, including 8 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 Southbury have? ▼
Town of Southbury has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,986.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Southbury had? ▼
Town of Southbury has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-21 and the most recent on 2018-11-07. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Southbury? ▼
Town of Southbury has been assessed $1,986 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,310 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Town of Southbury have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Southbury has 8 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 Southbury operate in? ▼
Town of Southbury operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Southbury's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Southbury's total OSHA penalty of $1,986 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Washington in Washington Depot, CT is a similar public administration employer with $2,000 in current penalties.

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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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