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Town of Danforth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Danforth has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$2,750
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,151
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Danforth in Danforth, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,750. 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 Danforth 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 20 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, Black's Pump and Water Well Service, Inc. in Abbeville, LA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Danforth compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Danforth runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,750 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

The federal enforcement record for Town of Danforth in Danforth, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 14.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (71.4%) 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 $6,050 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,750 - a 54.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,375. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-10-26 to 2023-10-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-10-26

Last Inspection

2023-10-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$6,050

Current Penalty Amount

$2,750

Penalty Reduction

54.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,300 from the initial assessment of $6,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Danforth compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Danforth Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 28 6.1
Total Penalty $2,750 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Danforth safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Danforth's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Town of Danforth have? ▼
Town of Danforth has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Danforth had? ▼
Town of Danforth has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-26 and the most recent on 2023-10-26. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Danforth? ▼
Town of Danforth has been assessed $2,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,050 (a 54.5% reduction).
Does Town of Danforth have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Danforth has 20 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 Danforth operate in? ▼
Town of Danforth operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Danforth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Danforth's total OSHA penalty of $2,750 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Black's Pump and Water Well Service, Inc. in Abbeville, LA is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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