Houlton, ME
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Houlton, ME has 7 employers tracked by OSHA with 21 total inspections and $116K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Houlton
Workplace safety enforcement records in Houlton, ME span 7 employers and 21 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 3.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 50 violations — a rate of 2.38 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $116K, averaging $17K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS, INC. alone accounts for $47K in current OSHA penalties, representing 40.4% of the citywide total. The 50 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Houlton typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 7 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Houlton
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 9 | $47K |
| 2 | SMITH & WESSON CORPORATION Manufacturing | 4 | 4 | $38K |
| 3 | HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | 7 | $24K |
| 4 | TOWN OF HOULTON Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | 21 | $5K |
| 5 | BLANE CASEY BUILDING CONTRACTOR, INC Construction | 2 | 1 | $2K |
| 6 | HOULTON WATER CO Utilities | 2 | 3 | $605 |
| 7 | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION Public Administration | 3 | 5 | $0 |
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All Employers in Houlton, ME
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $47K |
| SMITH & WESSON CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 4 | $38K |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $24K |
| TOWN OF HOULTON | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $5K |
| BLANE CASEY BUILDING CONTRACTOR, INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| HOULTON WATER CO | Utilities | 2 | $605 |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
