Administrative & Waste Services · Union, CT

Town of Union

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Union has a mixed safety record: 30 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$1,755
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#79,594
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Union in Union, CT has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,755. 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 Union 11 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 2.7 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, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vacation Station in Charleston, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
63.3%
of violations were serious
21%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Union compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Union runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,755 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Union

The federal enforcement record for Town of Union in Union, CT includes 11 OSHA inspections and 30 violations, translating to 2.73 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 19 (63.3%) 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 $3,030 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,755 - a 42.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $160. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-03 to 2025-05-14, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2016-08-03

Last Inspection

2025-05-14

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 11 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $160 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

63.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

36.7% 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

$3,030

Current Penalty Amount

$1,755

Penalty Reduction

42.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,275 from the initial assessment of $3,030. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Town of Union compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Union Industry Avg
Inspections 11 1.2
Violations 30 2.7
Total Penalty $1,755 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $160 $3,191

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Union safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Union's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 30 violations across 11 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Union have?
Town of Union has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,755.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Union had?
Town of Union has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-03 and the most recent on 2025-05-14. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Union?
Town of Union has been assessed $1,755 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,030 (a 42.1% reduction).
Does Town of Union have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Union has 19 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 Union operate in?
Town of Union operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Union's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Union's total OSHA penalty of $1,755 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vacation Station in Charleston, SC is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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