Public Administration · Etna, ME

Town of Etna

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Etna ranks #92,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$550
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #92,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Etna in Etna, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $550. 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 Etna 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Alameda - Fire Department in Alameda, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $560 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #92,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Etna

$550
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Etna runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$550 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Etna.

Town of Etna has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Etna in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Etna ranks #1,668 at $550 current penalty.

How Town of Etna Compares

Town of Etna's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-12-14

Last Inspection

2016-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $275 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$550

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Etna	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	4	6.4
Total Penalty	$550	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$275	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($550 here).

Town of Florence, Public Works $550 AZ Bellaire Village of $545 MI City of Alameda - Fire Department $560 CA City of Anaheim $560 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orange Fire Department - Station #2 2 insp. Orange, NJ Socorro, City of, Fire & Ems 2 insp. Socorro, NM Palisades Park Police Department 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy 2 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Florence, Public Works

City of Alameda - Fire Department

Town of Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor, WA

2 inspections $560

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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 Etna safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Etna's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Town of Etna have? ▼

Town of Etna has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $550.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Etna had? ▼

Town of Etna has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-14 and the most recent on 2016-12-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Etna has been assessed $550 in current OSHA penalties.

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

Yes. Town of Etna has 3 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 Etna operate in? ▼

Town of Etna operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921120). 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 Etna rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Etna ranks #92,070 (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 Etna's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Etna's total OSHA penalty of $550 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Alameda - Fire Department in Alameda, CA is a similar public administration employer with $560 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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