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City of Augusta

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Augusta has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#72,295
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Augusta in Augusta, ME has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Augusta 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Municipio DE Cayey in Cayey, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
28%
of penalized employers rank lower

How City of Augusta compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Augusta runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About City of Augusta

The federal enforcement record for City of Augusta in Augusta, ME includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (91.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,600 - a 67.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $650. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-17 to 2024-08-20, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-07-17

Last Inspection

2024-08-20

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

67.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,400 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How City of Augusta compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Augusta Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 12 2.7
Total Penalty $2,600 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Augusta safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Augusta's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Augusta have? ▼
City of Augusta has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Augusta had? ▼
City of Augusta has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-17 and the most recent on 2024-08-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Augusta? ▼
City of Augusta has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 67.5% reduction).
Does City of Augusta have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Augusta has 11 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 City of Augusta operate in? ▼
City of Augusta operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562212). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Augusta's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Augusta's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Cayey in Cayey, PR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,600 in current penalties.

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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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