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Augusta School Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Augusta School Department ranks #99,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty4% serious
$50
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Augusta School Department in Augusta, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Augusta School Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Toms River High School South in Toms River, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
3.8%
of violations were serious
#99,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Augusta School Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Augusta School Department runs well below peers (0.02x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Augusta School Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUSSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BANNING UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALIFORNIA NORTHSTAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLARKSVILLE MONTGOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARION CSD JUNIOR/SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOE - MANOA ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCDOE GEORGE WASHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HASKELL INDIAN NATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PINE PLAINS CSD STIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EAST QUOGUE SD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GANANDA CSD RUBEN A.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RANDOLPH CSD BUS GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOUNT LAUREL TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JACKSON MEMORIAL HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MILAN INSTITUTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Augusta School Depar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Augusta School Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Augusta School Department in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Augusta School Department is the #856 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($50).

How Augusta School Department Compares

Augusta School Department's 13.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-11-06

Last Inspection

2019-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $25 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

3.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

25

Other-Than-Serious

96.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$50

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Augusta School Department compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Augusta School Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 26 5.7
Total Penalty $50 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Augusta School Department, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50 here).

MT Baker SD #507 $100 WA Weaver Union School District $135 CA Alila Elementary School $135 CA Hesperia Unified School District $150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sussex Middle School 2 insp. Sussex, NJ Bob Jones University 2 insp. Greenville, SC Banning Unified School District 2 insp. Banning, CA University of California Santa Cruz 2 insp. Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lacey Township High School
Lacey Township, NJ
2 inspections $0
Upper Deerfield School District
Seabrook, NJ
2 inspections $0
Toms River High School South
Toms River, NJ
2 inspections $0
North Wildwood Margaret Mace School
North Wildwood, NJ
2 inspections $0
MT Baker SD #507
Deming, WA
3 inspections $100

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta School Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Augusta School Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Augusta School Department have? ▼
Augusta School Department has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50.
How many OSHA inspections has Augusta School Department had? ▼
Augusta School Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-11-06 and the most recent on 2019-11-15. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Augusta School Department? ▼
Augusta School Department has been assessed $50 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $500 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Augusta School Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Augusta School Department has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Augusta School Department operate in? ▼
Augusta School Department operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Augusta School Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Augusta School Department ranks #99,434 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Augusta School Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Augusta School Department's total OSHA penalty of $50 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Toms River High School South in Toms River, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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