Public Administration · Denmark, ME

Town of Denmark

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Denmark ranks #55,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,950
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Denmark in Denmark, ME has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Denmark: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,734 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oakland Housing Authority in Oakland, CA is another public administration employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,930 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 63.2%
of violations were serious: #55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Denmark

$4,950
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Denmark runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$4,950 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Denmark.

Town of Denmark has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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 Denmark in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Denmark is the #920 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($4,950).

How Town of Denmark Compares

Town of Denmark's 4.75 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-09-19

Last Inspection

2023-09-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $1,238 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

63.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

36.8% 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

$5,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,950

Penalty Reduction

10.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $550 from the initial assessment of $5,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Denmark	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	19	6.4
Total Penalty	$4,950	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,238	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,950 here).

Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC $4,964 PA Washoe County School District $4,927 NV Town of Weston $4,995 CT Alloway Township Fire Company $4,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department 4 insp. Santa Rosa, NM Farmington Volunteer Fire Company 4 insp. Egg Harbor Township, NJ Fresno City Police Dept 4 insp. Fresno, CA City of Richland 4 insp. Richland, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Butler County Sheriff's Department

Poplar Bluff, MO

0 inspections $0

Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC

Philadelphia, PA

2 inspections $4,964

Washoe County School District

Reno, NV

5 inspections $4,927

Oakland Housing Authority

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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 Denmark safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Denmark's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 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 Town of Denmark have? ▼

Town of Denmark has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,950.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Denmark had? ▼

Town of Denmark has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-19 and the most recent on 2023-09-19. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Denmark has been assessed $4,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,500 (a 10.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Denmark 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 Town of Denmark operate in? ▼

Town of Denmark 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 Denmark rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Denmark ranks #55,734 (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 Denmark's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Denmark's total OSHA penalty of $4,950 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oakland Housing Authority in Oakland, CA is a similar public administration employer with $3,930 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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