Public Administration · Wilton, CT

Town of Wilton Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Wilton Police Department has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$760
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,167
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Wilton Police Department in Wilton, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $760. 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 Wilton Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 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, 4 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Snowflake Fire Department in Snowflake, AZ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
10%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Wilton Police Department runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$760 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Wilton Police Department

The federal enforcement record for Town of Wilton Police Department in Wilton, CT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) 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 $1,520 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $760 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $380. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-10-16 to 2013-11-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-16

Last Inspection

2013-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $380 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$1,520

Current Penalty Amount

$760

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $760 from the initial assessment of $1,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Wilton Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Wilton Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $760 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $380 $826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Wilton Police Department safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Wilton Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Wilton Police Department have?
Town of Wilton Police Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $760.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Wilton Police Department had?
Town of Wilton Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-16 and the most recent on 2013-11-19. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Wilton Police Department?
Town of Wilton Police Department has been assessed $760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,520 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Wilton Police Department have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Wilton Police Department has 4 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 Wilton Police Department operate in?
Town of Wilton Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Wilton Police Department's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Wilton Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $760 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Snowflake Fire Department in Snowflake, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $750 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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