Public Administration · Anson, ME

Town of Anson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Anson ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty41% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$280
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Anson in Anson, 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: $280. 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 Anson 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Town of Bridgewater in Bridgewater, ME is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection: 41.2%
of violations were serious: #96,247
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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Town of Anson

$280
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Anson runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Town of Anson.

Town of Anson 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.

Town of Anson in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Anson sits at penalty rank #1,773 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($280 assessed).

How Town of Anson Compares

Town of Anson'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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-03-21

Last Inspection

2018-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$93

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $93 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

41.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

58.8% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Anson compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Anson	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	17	6.4
Total Penalty	$280	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$93	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Anson, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($280 here).

City of Reno - Fire Department $280 NV CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $280 CA Benzie CNTY RD Commission $275 MI Pine Valley Rural Fire Protection Dist $275 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Municipio DE Culebra 3 insp. Culebra, PR State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept 3 insp. Florence, OR City of New Britain Fire Department 3 insp. New Britain, CT Alaska Dot&PF 3 insp. Soldotna, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Reno - Fire Department

Reno, NV

2 inspections $280

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Anson'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 Town of Anson safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Anson's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Anson have? ▼

Town of Anson has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Anson had? ▼

Town of Anson has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-21 and the most recent on 2018-03-27. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of Anson? ▼

Town of Anson has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 90.0% reduction).

Does Town of Anson have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of Anson has 7 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 Anson operate in? ▼

Town of Anson operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Town of Anson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Anson ranks #96,247 (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 Town of Anson's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Anson's total OSHA penalty of $280 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Bridgewater in Bridgewater, ME is a similar public administration 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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