Construction · Eliot, ME

Town of Eliot

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Eliot ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,050
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Eliot in Eliot, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. 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 Eliot 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ligon & Ligon, Incorporated in Parkville, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection: 62.5%
of violations were serious: #85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Eliot

$1,050
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Town of Eliot runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Eliot.

Town of Eliot has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Eliot in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Town of Eliot sits at penalty rank #28,249 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,050 assessed).

How Town of Eliot Compares

Town of Eliot's 5.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-10-24

Last Inspection

2019-04-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

62.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Town of Eliot compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Town of Eliot	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.0
Violations	16	3.3
Total Penalty	$1,050	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$350	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

Hutchison Mechanical CO. INC. $1,050 MI C&R Carpentry $1,050 VA TCS Drywall INC $1,050 HI Jvi Construction, INC. $1,050 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Martin Venegas 3 insp. New Albany, OH Union Paving & Construction CO., INC. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ City of Burlington 3 insp. Burlington, VT Campos Best Construction LLC 3 insp. Monroe Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hutchison Mechanical CO. INC.

Ligon & Ligon, Incorporated

Three Rivers Corporation

Alma, MI

3 inspections $1,050

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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 Eliot safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Eliot's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Eliot have? ▼

Town of Eliot has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Eliot had? ▼

Town of Eliot has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-24 and the most recent on 2019-04-05. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Eliot has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 75.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Eliot has 10 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 Eliot operate in? ▼

Town of Eliot operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Eliot ranks #85,936 (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 Eliot's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Eliot's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ligon & Ligon, Incorporated in Parkville, MD is a similar construction employer with $1,050 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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