TOWN OF ESSEX is a highway, street, and bridge construction employer in ESSEX, CT. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 58 violations and $4,644 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

TOWN OF ESSEX

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1 DUMP ROAD, ESSEX, CT, 06426

Parent: Town of Essex (1 locations)

237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

EIN: 066002017

52 employees

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
58 violations
$4,644 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2.5
Industry Avg DART
1.5
Self-Reported DART
9.0
Self-Reported TRIR
9.0
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
58
Total Penalties
$4,644
Trend
IMPROVING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
2 years
Last Activity
2yr ago
Inspection Rate
2.5/yr
Violation Rate
29/yr
Violation Severity Mix
90% serious$80 avg per violation$929 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$4,644 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+6.5
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+7.5
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
5
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections
Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

98%
Worse than most peers
vs 521 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
92%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
93%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOWN OF ESSEX's OSHA violation history?
TOWN OF ESSEX has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 58 violations and $4,644 in total penalties.
How does TOWN OF ESSEX's safety record compare to its industry?
TOWN OF ESSEX operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. TOWN OF ESSEX's self-reported DART rate is 9 compared to an industry average of 1.5.