PlainWorker
Employers › CT

Utilities · Stafford Springs, CT

Town of Stafford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Stafford has a concerning safety record: 158 violations across 18 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$9,930
OSHA penalties
158
Violations cited
18
OSHA inspections
#35,622
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (7.0x 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
65%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Stafford compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

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

$9,930 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Town of Stafford

The federal enforcement record for Town of Stafford in Stafford Springs, CT includes 18 OSHA inspections and 158 violations, translating to 8.78 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 134 (84.8%) 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 $22,590 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,930 - a 56.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $552. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-20 to 2022-12-08, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

18

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

$2,100

What this shows 18 inspections over 8 years, averaging 8.8 violations per visit. That's $552 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

134

Serious

84.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Stafford Industry Avg
Inspections 18 2.6
Violations 158 6.1
Total Penalty $9,930 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $552 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

City of Raton, Water Works
Raton, NM
2 inspections $9,932
Town of Plainfield
Plainfield, CT
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

Compare Town of Stafford vs City of Raton, Water Works side-by-side →

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

Explore PlainWorker

Utilities Industry

All 3,034 employers in this sector
Employers in CT

All inspected employers in this state
Safety Rankings

Most penalized, repeat violators & more

What to check next

Town of Stafford's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.

These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 18 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.