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Town of Kingfield

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Kingfield ranks #98,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty52% serious
$140
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#98,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Kingfield in Kingfield, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $140. 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 Kingfield 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Taylor Northwest LLC in Bend, OR is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
52.0%
of violations were serious
#98,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Kingfield compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Kingfield runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$140 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Kingfield.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAHWAH SEWER PUMP ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARNEYS POINT SEWERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KIRKWOOD TN SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARATHON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PARIS HENRY CO UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUNNINGHAM UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF ABINGDON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EATONTOWN SEWERAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DOMINION VIRGINIA PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTHEAST CENTRAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NISKAYUNA TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELFAST TN - WTP - W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL SQUARE VILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIXSON UTILITY-ADMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CHEMUNG CO MILTON ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CASTALIAN SPRINGS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Town of Kingfield, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Town of Kingfield has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Kingfield in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Kingfield ranks #849 at $140 current penalty.

How Town of Kingfield Compares

Town of Kingfield's 8.33 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-30

Last Inspection

2017-08-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $47 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

52.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

48.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$140

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,260 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Kingfield compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Kingfield Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 6.1
Total Penalty $140 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($140 here).

Taylor Northwest LLC $150 OR Highland Park Water Treatment PLT $125 MI Operations Management International INC $120 OR Operations Management International INC $120 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Mahwah Sewer Pump Stations 3 insp. Mahwah, NJ Carneys Point Sewerage Authority 3 insp. Carneys Point, NJ Kirkwood TN Sewer Dept 3 insp. Binghamton, NY Marathon Vill WWTP 3 insp. Marathon, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Taylor Northwest LLC
Bend, OR
4 inspections $150
Highland Park Water Treatment PLT
Highland Park, MI
2 inspections $125
Operations Management International INC
Coos Bay, OR
2 inspections $120
Operations Management International INC
Roseburg, OR
3 inspections $120
Lakeside Water District
Lakeside, OR
2 inspections $165

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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 Kingfield safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Kingfield's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Kingfield have? ▼
Town of Kingfield has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $140.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Kingfield had? ▼
Town of Kingfield has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-30 and the most recent on 2017-08-30. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Kingfield? ▼
Town of Kingfield has been assessed $140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Town of Kingfield have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Kingfield has 13 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 Kingfield operate in? ▼
Town of Kingfield operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Kingfield rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Kingfield ranks #98,384 (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 Kingfield's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Kingfield's total OSHA penalty of $140 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Taylor Northwest LLC in Bend, OR is a similar utilities employer with $150 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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