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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Hampden, ME

Town of Hampden

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Hampden has a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty35% serious
$350
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#96,202
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Hampden in Hampden, ME has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Hampden: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.4 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, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Impersanature Studios & Design LLC in Sandy, UT is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $337 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
35.3%
of violations were serious
4%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Hampden compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Hampden runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Hampden

The federal enforcement record for Town of Hampden in Hampden, ME includes 7 OSHA inspections and 17 violations, translating to 2.43 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (35.3%) 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 $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $350 - a 90.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $50. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-06-27 to 2018-06-27, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2018-06-27

Last Inspection

2018-06-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,543

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,543.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

35.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

64.7% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$350

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Town of Hampden compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Hampden Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.8
Violations 17 5.0
Total Penalty $350 $4,456
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $2,543
View all 2,241 employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Hampden safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Hampden's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 7 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Hampden have? ▼
Town of Hampden has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Hampden had? ▼
Town of Hampden has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-27 and the most recent on 2018-06-27. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Hampden? ▼
Town of Hampden has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Town of Hampden have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Hampden 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 Hampden operate in? ▼
Town of Hampden operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713940). This industry has 2,241 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,927 total OSHA inspections and $9.99M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Hampden's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Hampden's total OSHA penalty of $350 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,456 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Impersanature Studios & Design LLC in Sandy, UT is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $337 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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