Utilities · Baltic, CT

Town of Sprague

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Sprague ranks #62,420 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 92 violations across 17 inspections.

Lower half by penalty65% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,855
OSHA penalties: 92
Violations cited: 17
OSHA inspections: #62,420
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,420 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (6.5x 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: #62,420
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 11/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 92 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (5.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Sprague

$3,855
Utilities avg

$5,509

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

$3,855 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Sprague.

Town of Sprague has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 92 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Sprague in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Sprague sits at penalty rank #588 of 866 penalized establishments ($3,855 assessed).

How Town of Sprague Compares

Town of Sprague's 5.41 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$2,104

What this shows 17 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $227 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

65.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Sprague	Industry Avg
Inspections	17	2.6
Violations	92	6.1
Total Penalty	$3,855	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$227	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,855 here).

Contra Costa Water District $3,790 CA Chugach Electric Association, INC. $3,925 AK Aee $3,775 PR Pemberton Water Department $3,750 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Avista CORP 17 insp. Spokane, WA City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management 16 insp. Chicago, IL Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 16 insp. Newark, NJ City of South Portland 18 insp. South Portland, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Liner Systems

Contra Costa Water District

Oakley, CA

2 inspections $3,790

Chugach Electric Association, INC.

Anchorage, AK

10 inspections $3,925

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Town of Sprague rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Sprague ranks #62,420 (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 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 $5,509 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.

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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