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Town of Alfred

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Alfred has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,301
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Alfred in Alfred, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Alfred 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roza Irrigation Dist in Sunnyside, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
51%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Alfred compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Alfred runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Town of Alfred

The federal enforcement record for Town of Alfred in Alfred, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 12.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (60.0%) 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 $6,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,150. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-05-31 to 2023-05-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-31

Last Inspection

2023-05-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Alfred compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Alfred Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 25 6.4
Total Penalty $6,300 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Alfred safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Alfred's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Town of Alfred have? ▼
Town of Alfred has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Alfred had? ▼
Town of Alfred has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-31 and the most recent on 2023-05-31. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Alfred? ▼
Town of Alfred has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Alfred have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Alfred has 15 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 Town of Alfred operate in? ▼
Town of Alfred operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Alfred's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Alfred's total OSHA penalty of $6,300 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roza Irrigation Dist in Sunnyside, WA is a similar public administration employer with $6,300 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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