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Gardiner Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gardiner Water District ranks #96,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$275
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gardiner Water District in Gardiner, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 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 Gardiner Water District 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Metropolitan District in West Hartford, CT is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#96,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gardiner Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gardiner Water 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 Gardiner Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFIC GAS & ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LENOIR CITY-UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIVER ROAD UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTH CENTRAL POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH FEATHER WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CROCKETT PUBLIC UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3COLD SPRINGS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANCOCK VILL WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF DEER CREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ORANGE COUNTY SANITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF STOCKTON, DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONSUMERS ENERGY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMPLES MONITORING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CANEADEA TN - WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WHITE HOUSE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WEAKLEY CO ELECTRIC-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSE TN FILTRATION P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27BON AQUA LYLES UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Gardiner Water Distr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Gardiner Water District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Gardiner Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

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

How Gardiner Water District Compares

Gardiner Water District's 3.00 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

3

First Inspection

2024-09-24

Last Inspection

2024-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$92

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $92 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$275

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $275 from the initial assessment of $550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Gardiner Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gardiner Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $275 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $92 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gardiner Water 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 (3 inspections here).

Pacific Gas & Electric Company 3 insp. Fresno, CA Lenoir City-Utility 3 insp. Lenoir City, TN River Road Utility-Water 3 insp. Ashland City, TN North Central Power Company, INC. 3 insp. Winter, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fort Fairfield Utilities District
Fort Fairfield, ME
2 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

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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 Gardiner Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gardiner Water District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Gardiner Water District have? ▼
Gardiner Water District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $275.
How many OSHA inspections has Gardiner Water District had? ▼
Gardiner Water District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-09-24 and the most recent on 2024-09-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gardiner Water District? ▼
Gardiner Water District has been assessed $275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $550 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Gardiner Water District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gardiner Water District 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 Gardiner Water District operate in? ▼
Gardiner Water 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 Gardiner Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gardiner Water 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 Gardiner Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gardiner Water District's total OSHA penalty of $275 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Metropolitan District in West Hartford, CT is a similar utilities employer with $280 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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