City of Derby Safety Record

Derby, CT · Public Administration

F

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

Last inspected 11/04/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, City of Derby in Derby, Connecticut has 52 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 44 classified as serious and $6,170 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2025.

City of Derby in Derby, 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 Derby 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.

44 of the 52 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.

4.3 City of Derby violations/inspection
vs
2.7 Public Administration avg
Above industry average
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51 Violations (5 yr)
8 Inspections (5 yr)
43 Serious (5 yr)
$5,270 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 52 violations, $6,170 in penalties across 12 inspections
52 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
44 Total Serious
$6,170 Total Penalties
Serious?
43 ($5,270)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 2021
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2021
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2021
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 2021
1910.0028 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2021
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 50 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $10,160 in penalties for City of Derby, later reduced to $6,170 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $630
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
7 citations $385
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $595
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $175
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $140

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/04/2025 Complaint? Derby, CT 1 $640
10/06/2023 Complaint? Derby, CT 1 $640
07/08/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 3 $315
07/07/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 12 $945
07/06/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 20 $1,470
07/06/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 9 $875
07/06/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 2 $140
07/06/2021 Planned? Derby, CT 3 $245
11/02/2017 Complaint? Derby, CT 0 $0
02/09/2016 M? Derby, CT 0 $0
02/09/2016 Unprogrammed Related? Derby, CT 0 $0
10/31/2014 Referral? Derby, CT 1 $900

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