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Town of Danforth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Danforth ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$2,750
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,382
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Town of Danforth.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF CAPE MAY - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPAL LIGHT & PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH GRANVILLE WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NASHVILLE ELECTRIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER - UTILITY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI POWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA CO. WILLARD W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WATERVLIET CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARRISON WASTEWATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SCHROEPPEL TN OTB WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGHLAND CITY CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC POWER & LIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLSDALE POWELL UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTERVILLE-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOWANDA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOLTON TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Town of Danforth, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Town of Danforth has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Town of Danforth in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Danforth sits at penalty rank #637 of 866 penalized establishments ($2,750 assessed).

How Town of Danforth Compares

Town of Danforth's 14.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Danforth Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 28 6.1
Total Penalty $2,750 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,750 here).

Aee $2,750 PR Aee Conservacion Programada $2,750 PR Truckee-Carson Irrigation District $2,766 NV Town of Plainville $2,795 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Cape May - Water Department 2 insp. Cape May, NJ Municipal Light & Power 2 insp. Anchorage, AK South Granville Water and Sewer Authority 2 insp. Butner, NC Portland General Electric Company 2 insp. Newberg, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aee
Vega Baja, PR
2 inspections $2,750
Aee Conservacion Programada
Ponce, PR
3 inspections $2,750
Black's Pump and Water Well Service, Inc.
Abbeville, LA
0 inspections $0
P.C. Drilling and Service
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Olameter, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Danforth rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Danforth ranks #70,382 (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 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 $5,509 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.
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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