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Town of Mechanic Falls

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Mechanic Falls ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,924
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Mechanic Falls.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRESNO COUNTY SHERIF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF THOMPSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WESTVILLE CORRECTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VI PORT AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CAPE VINCENT VILL MU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SENECA FALLS TN POLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STAFFORD TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NYACK VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PASSAIC POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEVADA ARMY NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOARD OF COUNTY COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NYS DMV GARDEN CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PARMA TN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LANOKA HARBOR FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27WHITING VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF CHAPLIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF HILLSBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHADWICK FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Town of Mechanic Falls, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36
Town of Mechanic Falls has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 36 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Mechanic Falls in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Mechanic Falls ranks #1,711 at $420 current penalty.

How Town of Mechanic Falls Compares

Town of Mechanic Falls's 12.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Mechanic Falls Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 36 6.4
Total Penalty $420 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($420 here).

City of Eugene $420 OR County of Fresno Public Works and Planning $420 CA Cromwell Fire District Fire Department $425 CT Town of Florence, Parks and Recreation $413 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fresno County Sheriff's Office 3 insp. Fresno, CA Town of Thompson 3 insp. North Grosvenordale, CT Westville Correctional Facility 3 insp. Westville, IN Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Monson
Monson, ME
2 inspections $420
Van Buren, Town of
Van Buren, ME
6 inspections $420
City of Eugene
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $420
County of Fresno Public Works and Planning
Sanger, CA
2 inspections $420
Town of Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME
5 inspections $420

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Mechanic Falls rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Mechanic Falls ranks #93,924 (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 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 $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Eugene in Eugene, OR is a similar public administration employer with $420 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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