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Fort Fairfield Utilities District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fort Fairfield Utilities District ranks #96,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$275
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,295
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#96,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (20.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fort Fairfield Utilities District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOLGEN POWER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILFORD SEWER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACKWELL ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEMBERTON WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOBART VIL WWTP RT 1…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RYE VALLEY WATER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROW RIVER VALLEY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AAA OPERATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF VINELAND - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JERSEY CITY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BRADFORD SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERA PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TROY - WATER DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OG & E, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANC-SACKETS HARBOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEXICO VILL PUMP STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Fort Fairfield Utili…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41
Fort Fairfield Utilities District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 41 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fort Fairfield Utilities District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Fort Fairfield Utilities District sits at penalty rank #828 of 866 penalized establishments ($275 assessed).

How Fort Fairfield Utilities District Compares

Fort Fairfield Utilities District's 20.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

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

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.5 violations per visit. That's $138 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fort Fairfield Utilities District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 41 6.1
Total Penalty $275 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $138 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fort Fairfield Utilities District, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($275 here).

Gar Bennett, LLC $280 CA The Metropolitan District $280 CT Santiam Water Control District $265 OR Netarts Water District $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Solgen Power, LLC 2 insp. Mason, OH Milford Sewer Utility 2 insp. Milford, NJ Blackwell Electric, INC. 2 insp. Lampasas, TX Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. 2 insp. North Fort Myers, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gardiner Water District
Gardiner, ME
3 inspections $275
Gar Bennett, LLC
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $280
The Metropolitan District
West Hartford, CT
2 inspections $280
Santiam Water Control District
Aumsville, OR
4 inspections $265
Netarts Water District
Netarts, OR
4 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Fort Fairfield Utilities District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fort Fairfield Utilities District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fort Fairfield Utilities District ranks #96,295 (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 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 $5,509 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.
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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