Construction · Houlton, ME

Town of Houlton

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Houlton ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,900
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Houlton in Houlton, ME has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. 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 Houlton: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Pownal in Pownal, ME is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Houlton

$4,900
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Town of Houlton runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Houlton.

Town of Houlton has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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 Houlton in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Town of Houlton is the #16,922 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,900).

How Town of Houlton Compares

Town of Houlton's 4.20 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-11-27

Last Inspection

2023-11-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $980 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Town of Houlton	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.0
Violations	21	3.3
Total Penalty	$4,900	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$980	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Jermaine Perez $4,900 TN JLB Southpark LLC $4,900 NC Maspeth Roofing & Contracting $4,900 NY Western Roofing CO INC $4,900 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gama Wrecking, INC. 5 insp. Philadelphia, PA Claridge Products and Equipment, INC. 5 insp. Harrison, AR Gabe's Home Improvement, L.L.C. 5 insp. Springfield, IL Base Corporation 5 insp. Dededo, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

T.Laney Spindler Construction

J. H. Findorff & Son INC.

Ann Arbor, MI

2 inspections $4,900

Raynor Overhead Doors and Gates INC

Pearl City, HI

3 inspections $4,900

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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 Houlton safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Houlton's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Houlton have? ▼

Town of Houlton has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Houlton had? ▼

Town of Houlton has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-27 and the most recent on 2023-11-27. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Houlton has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties.

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

Yes. Town of Houlton has 7 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 Houlton operate in? ▼

Town of Houlton 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 Houlton rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Houlton ranks #56,108 (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 Houlton's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Houlton's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Pownal in Pownal, ME is a similar construction employer with $4,900 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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