Public Administration · Gray, ME

Town of Gray

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Gray has a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty72% serious
$2,970
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
$2,745
Back wages owed

Town of Gray in Gray, ME has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,970. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,745 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. 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 Gray 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 21 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,745 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in Statesville, NC is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,700 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection
72.4%
of violations were serious
31%
of penalized employers rank lower
$2,745
in back wages recovered

How Town of Gray compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Gray sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$2,970 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Town of Gray

The federal enforcement record for Town of Gray in Gray, ME includes 6 OSHA inspections and 29 violations, translating to 4.83 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (72.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,970 - a 68.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $495. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,745 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-11-19 to 2025-02-19, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-11-19

Last Inspection

2025-02-19

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$495

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $495 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

72.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

27.6% 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

$9,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,970

Penalty Reduction

68.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,715

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,330 from the initial assessment of $9,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,745
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,745
Avg Back Wages per Case
$2,745

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Town of Gray owed $2,745 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Gray compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Gray Industry Avg
Inspections 6 3.1
Violations 29 6.4
Total Penalty $2,970 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $495 $826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Gray safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Gray's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 6 inspections, including 21 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 Gray have?
Town of Gray has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Gray had?
Town of Gray has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-19 and the most recent on 2025-02-19. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Gray?
Town of Gray has been assessed $2,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,300 (a 68.1% reduction). Additionally, $2,745 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Town of Gray have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Gray has 21 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.
Has Town of Gray been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Town of Gray, resulting in $2,745 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Town of Gray operate in?
Town of Gray operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Town of Gray owes me wages?
If you believe Town of Gray owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,745 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Town of Gray's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Gray's total OSHA penalty of $2,970 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in Statesville, NC is a similar public administration employer with $5,700 in current penalties.

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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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