Public Administration · Wallingford, CT

Town of Wallingford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Wallingford ranks #43,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 53 violations across 15 inspections.

Upper half by penalty58% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,450
OSHA penalties: 53
Violations cited: 15
OSHA inspections: #43,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Wallingford in Wallingford, CT has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,450. 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 Wallingford 15 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 53 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Bridgeport Fire Department in Bridgeport, CT is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,420 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 58.5%
of violations were serious: #43,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 53 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Wallingford

$7,450
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Wallingford runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$7,450 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Wallingford.

Town of Wallingford has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 53 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Wallingford in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Wallingford is the #723 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($7,450).

How Town of Wallingford Compares

Town of Wallingford's 3.53 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-09

Last Inspection

2026-02-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$497

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 15 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $497 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

58.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

41.5% 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

$9,620

Current Penalty Amount

$7,450

Penalty Reduction

22.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,170 from the initial assessment of $9,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Wallingford compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Wallingford	Industry Avg
Inspections	15	3.2
Violations	53	6.4
Total Penalty	$7,450	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$497	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,450 here).

Placer County Facility Maintenance $7,480 CA NPPR $7,500 PR Vera Water & Power $7,500 WA Mason City, City of $7,376 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

DCR 15 insp. Bayamon, PR CA Corrections - Avenal 15 insp. Avenal, CA Nevada Air National Guard 15 insp. Reno, NV James City County Purchasing Office 15 insp. Williamsburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Bridgeport Fire Department

Bridgeport, CT

4 inspections $7,420

Placer County Facility Maintenance

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation

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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 Wallingford safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Wallingford's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 53 violations across 15 inspections, including 31 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Wallingford have? ▼

Town of Wallingford has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,450.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Wallingford had? ▼

Town of Wallingford has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-09 and the most recent on 2026-02-16. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Wallingford has been assessed $7,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,620 (a 22.6% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Wallingford has 31 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 Wallingford operate in? ▼

Town of Wallingford operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Wallingford ranks #43,672 (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 Wallingford's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Wallingford's total OSHA penalty of $7,450 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Bridgeport Fire Department in Bridgeport, CT is a similar public administration employer with $7,420 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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