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Fort Fairfield Utilities District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fort Fairfield Utilities District has a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$275
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,318
of 100,495 penalized employers

Fort Fairfield Utilities District in Fort Fairfield, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $275. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fort Fairfield Utilities District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 20.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 41 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gardiner Water District in Gardiner, ME is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $275 in current penalties.

20.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
3%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fort Fairfield Utilities District runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$275 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Fort Fairfield Utilities District

The federal enforcement record for Fort Fairfield Utilities District in Fort Fairfield, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 41 violations, translating to 20.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 41 (100.0%) 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 $2,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $275 - a 90.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $138. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-11-17 to 2016-11-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-17

Last Inspection

2016-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.5 violations per visit. That's $138 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

41

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,750

Current Penalty Amount

$275

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,475 from the initial assessment of $2,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Fort Fairfield Utilities District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fort Fairfield Utilities District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 41 6.1
Total Penalty $275 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $138 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Fairfield Utilities District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fort Fairfield Utilities District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 2 inspections, including 41 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fort Fairfield Utilities District have? ▼
Fort Fairfield Utilities District has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 41 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $275.
How many OSHA inspections has Fort Fairfield Utilities District had? ▼
Fort Fairfield Utilities District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-17 and the most recent on 2016-11-17. This averages 20.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fort Fairfield Utilities District? ▼
Fort Fairfield Utilities District has been assessed $275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,750 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Fort Fairfield Utilities District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fort Fairfield Utilities District has 41 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 Fort Fairfield Utilities District operate in? ▼
Fort Fairfield Utilities District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Fort Fairfield Utilities District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fort Fairfield Utilities District's total OSHA penalty of $275 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gardiner Water District in Gardiner, ME is a similar utilities employer with $275 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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