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Town of Oakland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Oakland has a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$3,825
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#63,285
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Oakland in Oakland, ME has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,825. 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 Oakland: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, North Slope Borough Search & Rescue in Barrow, AK is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,840 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
37%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Oakland compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Oakland runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$3,825 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Oakland

The federal enforcement record for Town of Oakland in Oakland, ME includes 7 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 2.29 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (56.3%) 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 $7,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,825 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $546. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-05-19 to 2025-05-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2025-05-19

Last Inspection

2025-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$546

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $546 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% 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

$7,650

Current Penalty Amount

$3,825

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,825 from the initial assessment of $7,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Oakland Industry Avg
Inspections 7 3.1
Violations 16 6.4
Total Penalty $3,825 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $546 $826
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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Barrow, AK
2 inspections $3,840
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4 inspections $3,850
Town of Limington
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3 inspections $3,850
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4 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Oakland safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Oakland's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Oakland have? ▼
Town of Oakland has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,825.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Oakland had? ▼
Town of Oakland has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-05-19 and the most recent on 2025-05-19. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Oakland? ▼
Town of Oakland has been assessed $3,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,650 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Oakland have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Oakland 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 Oakland operate in? ▼
Town of Oakland operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). 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 Oakland's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Oakland's total OSHA penalty of $3,825 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Slope Borough Search & Rescue in Barrow, AK is a similar public administration employer with $3,840 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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