Utilities · Lisbon, ME

Town of Lisbon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Lisbon ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty12% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$350
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Lisbon in Lisbon, ME has been the subject of 8 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 inspected Town of Lisbon 8 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stanfield Irrigation District in Stanfield, OR is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $330 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection: 11.8%
of violations were serious: #95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 59/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Lisbon

$350
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Town of Lisbon runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Lisbon.

Town of Lisbon has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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 Lisbon in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Town of Lisbon is the #816 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($350).

How Town of Lisbon Compares

Town of Lisbon's 2.13 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-01-10

Last Inspection

2024-08-01

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$44

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 8 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $44 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

11.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

88.2% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$350

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric	Town of Lisbon	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	17	6.1
Total Penalty	$350	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$44	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).

Cascade Natural Gas CORP $360 OR Stanfield Irrigation District $330 OR Charleston Water Systems $375 SC Shasta View Irrigation District $375 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Aee 8 insp. Ponce, PR Addison Vill WTP 8 insp. Addison, NY North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority 8 insp. North Bergen, NJ Lakeview Light & Power 8 insp. Lakewood, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cascade Natural Gas CORP

Bend, OR

2 inspections $360

Stanfield Irrigation District

Stanfield, OR

4 inspections $330

Charleston Water Systems

Charleston, SC

2 inspections $375

Shasta View Irrigation District

Malin, OR

2 inspections $375

Wood Group Power Solutions INC

Tracy, CA

3 inspections $375

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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 Lisbon safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Lisbon's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 8 inspections, including 2 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 Lisbon have? ▼

Town of Lisbon has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Lisbon had? ▼

Town of Lisbon has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-10 and the most recent on 2024-08-01. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Lisbon has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 50.0% reduction).

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

Yes. Town of Lisbon has 2 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 Lisbon operate in? ▼

Town of Lisbon operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). 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 Lisbon rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Lisbon ranks #95,188 (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 Lisbon's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Lisbon's total OSHA penalty of $350 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stanfield Irrigation District in Stanfield, OR is a similar utilities employer with $330 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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