City of Bristol Safety Record

Bristol, CT · Public Administration

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/17/2022

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, City of Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut has 85 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 76 classified as serious and $8,636 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2022.

City of Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the public administration industry, this places City of Bristol among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

76 of the 85 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Connecticut workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.7 City of Bristol violations/inspection
vs
2.7 Public Administration avg
Above industry average
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85 Violations
15 Inspections
76 Serious
$8,636 Penalties
Serious?
76 ($8,636)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 2020
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2020
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2020
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2020
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2020
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 85 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $16,920 in penalties for City of Bristol, later reduced to $8,636 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $765
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $700
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
6 citations $210
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $200
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $140

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No workplace accident investigations on file for City of Bristol in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/17/2022 M? Bristol, CT 0 $0
10/05/2021 Planned? Bristol, CT 0 $0
10/19/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 25 $2,760
10/19/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 5 $815
10/19/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 4 $440
10/19/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 15 $1,040
10/15/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 4 $140
10/15/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 5 $455
10/15/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 1 $320
10/15/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 13 $980
10/15/2020 Planned? Bristol, CT 9 $630
10/17/2018 Referral? Bristol, CT 0 $0
12/01/2017 Referral? Bristol, CT 3 $1,056
12/15/2016 Referral? Bristol, CT 0 $0
08/19/2015 Complaint? Bristol, CT 1 $0

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