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Town of Dover Foxcroft

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Dover Foxcroft ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 85 violations across 11 inspections.

Lower half by penalty76% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
85
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Dover Foxcroft in Dover Foxcroft, ME has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 85 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. 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 Dover Foxcroft 11 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 85 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 65 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Reedy Creek Energy Services, INC. in Lake Buena Vista, FL is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 85 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Dover Foxcroft compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Dover Foxcroft runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Dover Foxcroft.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.89.91112.113.2123456789OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRENTON WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 32HANWHA Q CELLS USA, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9LANSING BOARD OF WAT…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23FALLSBURG TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43TOWN OF MONTVILLE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 78CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11AAA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30CINNAMINSON SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32PRAIRIE STATE GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56WATERTOWN CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF VALLEJO, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 47NORTH JERSEY DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 11PHILADELPHIA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23TOWN OF LEDYARD, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26RENSSELAER CO SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19EAST BAY MUNICIPAL U…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12Town of Dover Foxcroft, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 85
Town of Dover Foxcroft has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 85 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 Dover Foxcroft in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Dover Foxcroft sits at penalty rank #671 of 866 penalized establishments ($2,000 assessed).

How Town of Dover Foxcroft Compares

Town of Dover Foxcroft's 7.73 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2016-08-01

Last Inspection

2024-04-16

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$182

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 11 inspections over 8 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $182 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

65

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$16,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

88.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,600 from the initial assessment of $16,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Dover Foxcroft compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Dover Foxcroft Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 85 6.1
Total Penalty $2,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $182 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Aqua Pennsylvania, INC. $2,000 PA Reedy Creek Energy Services, INC. $2,000 FL Great Lakes Water Authority $2,000 MI Exelon Generation Company, LLC $2,000 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Trenton Water Works 11 insp. Trenton, NJ Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. 11 insp. Dalton, GA Lansing Board of Water & Light 11 insp. Lansing, MI Town of Plainville 11 insp. Plainville, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aqua Pennsylvania, INC.
Sharon, PA
2 inspections $2,000
Reedy Creek Energy Services, INC.
Lake Buena Vista, FL
2 inspections $2,000
Great Lakes Water Authority
Dearborn, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Lusby, MD
3 inspections $2,000
We Energies
Oak Creek, WI
2 inspections $2,000

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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 Dover Foxcroft safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Dover Foxcroft's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 85 violations across 11 inspections, including 65 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 Dover Foxcroft have? ▼
Town of Dover Foxcroft has 85 OSHA violations on record, including 65 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Dover Foxcroft had? ▼
Town of Dover Foxcroft has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-01 and the most recent on 2024-04-16. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Dover Foxcroft? ▼
Town of Dover Foxcroft has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,600 (a 88.0% reduction).
Does Town of Dover Foxcroft have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Dover Foxcroft has 65 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 Dover Foxcroft operate in? ▼
Town of Dover Foxcroft 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 Dover Foxcroft rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Dover Foxcroft ranks #76,879 (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 Dover Foxcroft's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Dover Foxcroft's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reedy Creek Energy Services, INC. in Lake Buena Vista, FL is a similar utilities employer with $2,000 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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