Public Administration · Fort Kent, ME

Town of Fort Kent

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Fort Kent ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty12% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$420
OSHA penalties: 50
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Fort Kent in Fort Kent, ME has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. 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 Fort Kent 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 50 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, County of Fresno Public Works and Planning in Sanger, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $420 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection: 12.0%
of violations were serious: #93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Fort Kent

$420
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Fort Kent 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Fort Kent.

Town of Fort Kent has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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 Fort Kent in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Fort Kent sits at penalty rank #1,711 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($420 assessed).

How Town of Fort Kent Compares

Town of Fort Kent's 10.00 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-20

Last Inspection

2021-08-03

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$84

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $84 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

12.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

88.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,780 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Fort Kent	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	50	6.4
Total Penalty	$420	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$84	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($420 here).

City of Eugene $420 OR County of Fresno Public Works and Planning $420 CA Cromwell Fire District Fire Department $425 CT Town of Florence, Parks and Recreation $413 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nysdec 5 insp. Albany, NY U.S. Dept. of Labor--Owcp 5 insp. Cleveland, OH Adams Center Fire District 5 insp. Adams Center, NY Bullville FD 5 insp. Bullville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

County of Fresno Public Works and Planning

Sanger, CA

2 inspections $420

Town of Mechanic Falls

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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 Fort Kent safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Fort Kent's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 Fort Kent have? ▼

Town of Fort Kent has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Fort Kent had? ▼

Town of Fort Kent has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-20 and the most recent on 2021-08-03. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of Fort Kent? ▼

Town of Fort Kent has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 90.0% reduction).

Does Town of Fort Kent have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of Fort Kent has 6 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 Fort Kent operate in? ▼

Town of Fort Kent operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Fort Kent rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Fort Kent ranks #93,924 (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 Fort Kent's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Fort Kent's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, County of Fresno Public Works and Planning in Sanger, CA is a similar public administration employer with $420 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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