Town of Essex Safety Record

Essex, CT · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 12/08/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Essex in Essex, Connecticut has 58 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $4,644 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Town of Essex in Essex, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places Town of Essex 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.

52 of the 58 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.

11.6 Town of Essex violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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58 Violations (5 yr)
5 Inspections (5 yr)
52 Serious (5 yr)
$4,644 Penalties (5 yr)
Serious?
52 ($4,644)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 2023
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2023
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 2023
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2023
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2023
OSHA initially proposed $7,740 in penalties for Town of Essex, later reduced to $4,644 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $330
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
9 citations $540
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $420
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $384
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
3 citations $210

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Town of Essex in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/08/2023 Planned? Essex, CT 21 $1,590
12/08/2023 Planned? Essex, CT 11 $750
12/08/2023 Planned? Essex, CT 3 $450
12/07/2023 Planned? Essex, CT 7 $714
12/07/2023 Planned? Essex, CT 16 $1,140

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