Utilities · Stafford Springs, CT

Town of Stafford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Stafford ranks #35,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 158 violations across 18 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,930
OSHA penalties: 158
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #35,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Stafford in Stafford Springs, CT has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 158 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,930. 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 Stafford 18 times over 8 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 158 violations, averaging 8.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 134 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 (6.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Texas Gas Service in El Paso, TX is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

8.8
violations per inspection: 84.8%
of violations were serious: #35,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 158 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (8.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Stafford

$9,930
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Town of Stafford runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$9,930 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Stafford.

Town of Stafford has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 158 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 Stafford in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Town of Stafford is the #384 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($9,930).

How Town of Stafford Compares

Town of Stafford's 8.78 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-05-20

Last Inspection

2022-12-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$552

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 18 inspections over 8 years, averaging 8.8 violations per visit. That's $552 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

134

Serious

84.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.2% 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

$22,590

Current Penalty Amount

$9,930

Penalty Reduction

56.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,660 from the initial assessment of $22,590. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Stafford compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Stafford	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	2.6
Violations	158	6.1
Total Penalty	$9,930	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$552	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,930 here).

City of Raton, Water Works $9,932 NM Municipal Light and Power $10,000 AK The Dayton Power and Light Company $10,000 OH Texas Gas Service $10,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).

City of South Portland 18 insp. South Portland, ME Avista CORP 17 insp. Spokane, WA Great Lakes Water Authority 19 insp. Detroit, MI Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 16 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Raton, Water Works

25 inspections $9,970

Municipal Light and Power

Palmer, AK

2 inspections $10,000

The Dayton Power and Light Company

Aberdeen, OH

5 inspections $10,000

Texas Gas Service

El Paso, TX

4 inspections $10,000

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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 Stafford safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Stafford's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 158 violations across 18 inspections, including 134 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Stafford have? ▼

Town of Stafford has 158 OSHA violations on record, including 134 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,930.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Stafford had? ▼

Town of Stafford has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-20 and the most recent on 2022-12-08. This averages 8.8 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Stafford has been assessed $9,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,590 (a 56.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Stafford has 134 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 Stafford operate in? ▼

Town of Stafford 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 Stafford rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Stafford ranks #35,370 (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 Stafford's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Stafford's total OSHA penalty of $9,930 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Texas Gas Service in El Paso, TX is a similar utilities employer with $10,000 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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