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Town of Mechanic Falls

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Mechanic Falls has a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#94,924
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Mechanic Falls in Mechanic Falls, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. 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 Mechanic Falls 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Eugene in Eugene, OR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $420 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Mechanic Falls compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Mechanic Falls runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Mechanic Falls

The federal enforcement record for Town of Mechanic Falls in Mechanic Falls, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 36 violations, translating to 12.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (25.0%) 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 $4,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $420 - a 90.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $140. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-09-12 to 2019-09-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-09-12

Last Inspection

2019-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $140 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

27

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,780 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Mechanic Falls Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 36 6.4
Total Penalty $420 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Mechanic Falls safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Mechanic Falls's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Mechanic Falls have? ▼
Town of Mechanic Falls has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Mechanic Falls had? ▼
Town of Mechanic Falls has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-12 and the most recent on 2019-09-13. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Mechanic Falls? ▼
Town of Mechanic Falls has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Town of Mechanic Falls have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Mechanic Falls has 9 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 Mechanic Falls operate in? ▼
Town of Mechanic Falls 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.
How does Town of Mechanic Falls's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Mechanic Falls's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Eugene in Eugene, OR is a similar public administration employer with $420 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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