Public Administration · Ashland, ME

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,165
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry in Ashland, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Peoria in Peoria, AZ is another public administration employer with 16 OSHA inspections on record and $4,189 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection: 70.6%
of violations were serious: #60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Maine Department of Ag…

$4,165
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$4,165 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry.

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry is the #991 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($4,165).

How Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Compares

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry's 5.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-06-18

Last Inspection

2023-11-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $1,388 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

70.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,165

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,035 from the initial assessment of $6,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	17	6.4
Total Penalty	$4,165	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,388	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,165 here).

Memphis Fire Department $4,150 MI Troy City of $4,150 MI Town of Northfield $4,148 VT City of Peoria $4,189 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

City of Whittier 3 insp. Whittier, AK Kaysville City 3 insp. Kaysville, UT City of Santa Maria 3 insp. Santa Maria, CA Village of Dixmoor - Police Dept. 3 insp. Dixmoor, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Memphis Fire Department

16 inspections $4,189

Town of Dresden

Dresden, ME

2 inspections $4,200

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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 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry have? ▼

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,165.

How many OSHA inspections has Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry had? ▼

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-18 and the most recent on 2023-11-09. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry? ▼

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has been assessed $4,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,200 (a 32.8% reduction).

Does Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has 12 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 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry operate in? ▼

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry ranks #60,391 (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 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry's total OSHA penalty of $4,165 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Peoria in Peoria, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $4,189 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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