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Town of Wethersfield Public Library

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Wethersfield Public Library ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$350
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Wethersfield Public Library in Wethersfield, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $350. 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 Wethersfield Public Library 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Residential Science Resources LLC in Eagan, MN is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Wethersfield Public Library runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Wethersfield Public Library.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRANK MAYBORN ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LFP VIDEO GROUP LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OREGONIAN PUBLISHING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF PRINCETON-PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF VENICE - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRONTIER CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAROLINA CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEARTLAND AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APAC CUSTOMER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE WALT DISNEY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MASTIC-MORICHES-SHIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLYMPIC CINEMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTURYLINK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MINIM PRODUCTIONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHEASTERN NEWSPAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Town of Wethersfield…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Town of Wethersfield Public Library has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information 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 Wethersfield Public Library in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Town of Wethersfield Public Library is the #202 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($350).

How Town of Wethersfield Public Library Compares

Town of Wethersfield Public Library's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2012-04-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $175 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$350

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Town of Wethersfield Public Library compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Wethersfield Public Library Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.3
Total Penalty $350 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $175 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).

Residential Science Resources LLC $375 MN Qwest Corporation $300 WA Times Argus $300 VT City of Beaverton $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Frank Mayborn Enterprises, INC. DBA Killeen Daily 2 insp. Killeen, TX LFP Video Group LLC DBA Hustler Video 2 insp. Canoga Park, CA Oregonian Publishing Company LLC 2 insp. Portland, OR Pacific Bell Telephone Company 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Residential Science Resources LLC
Eagan, MN
2 inspections $375
Qwest Corporation
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $300
Times Argus
Barre, VT
2 inspections $300
City of Beaverton
Beaverton, OR
4 inspections $300
Camden Publications INC
Camden, MI
3 inspections $400

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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 Wethersfield Public Library safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Wethersfield Public Library's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Wethersfield Public Library have? ▼
Town of Wethersfield Public Library has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Wethersfield Public Library had? ▼
Town of Wethersfield Public Library has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2012-04-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Wethersfield Public Library? ▼
Town of Wethersfield Public Library has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Wethersfield Public Library have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Wethersfield Public Library has 6 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 Wethersfield Public Library operate in? ▼
Town of Wethersfield Public Library operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Wethersfield Public Library rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Wethersfield Public Library ranks #95,188 (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 Wethersfield Public Library's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Wethersfield Public Library's total OSHA penalty of $350 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Residential Science Resources LLC in Eagan, MN is a similar information employer with $375 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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