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Town of Sprague

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Sprague has a concerning safety record: 92 violations across 17 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty65% serious
$3,855
OSHA penalties
92
Violations cited
17
OSHA inspections
#63,094
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Sprague in Baltic, CT has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 92 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,855. 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 Sprague 17 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 92 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 60 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Contra Costa Water District in Oakley, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,790 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection
65.2%
of violations were serious
37%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Sprague compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Sprague runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$3,855 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Sprague

The federal enforcement record for Town of Sprague in Baltic, CT includes 17 OSHA inspections and 92 violations, translating to 5.41 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 60 (65.2%) 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 $7,710 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,855 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $227. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-09 to 2025-04-01, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

17

First Inspection

2016-06-09

Last Inspection

2025-04-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$227

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 17 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $227 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

60

Serious

65.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

32

Other-Than-Serious

34.8% 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

$7,710

Current Penalty Amount

$3,855

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,855 from the initial assessment of $7,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Sprague compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Sprague Industry Avg
Inspections 17 2.6
Violations 92 6.1
Total Penalty $3,855 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $227 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

American Liner Systems
Kalkaska, MI
0 inspections $0
AMS Utiliserv, INC
Lewisville, TX
0 inspections $0
Town of Salisbury
Lakeville, CT
2 inspections $3,843
Contra Costa Water District
Oakley, CA
2 inspections $3,790
Chugach Electric Association, INC.
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10 inspections $3,925

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Sprague safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Sprague's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 92 violations across 17 inspections, including 60 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Sprague have? ▼
Town of Sprague has 92 OSHA violations on record, including 60 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,855.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Sprague had? ▼
Town of Sprague has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-09 and the most recent on 2025-04-01. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Sprague? ▼
Town of Sprague has been assessed $3,855 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,710 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Sprague have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Sprague has 60 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 Sprague operate in? ▼
Town of Sprague operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Sprague's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Sprague's total OSHA penalty of $3,855 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Contra Costa Water District in Oakley, CA is a similar utilities employer with $3,790 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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