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Town of Readfield

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Readfield ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$210
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Readfield in Readfield, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $210. 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 Readfield 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 45 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 45 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 Middletown in Middletown, CT is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $210 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Readfield compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Readfield runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$210 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Readfield.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOMERVILLE FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22VERA WATER & POWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF CASTLETON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF ST PAUL - FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DCR COMPLEJO CORRECC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WICOMICO COUNTY, MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0USDA FEDERAL GRAIN I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYS DMNA STEWART ANG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HORICON FD STATION 2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HOLLAND TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSDEC BOONVILLE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAYOR & COUNCIL OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39VA DEPARTMENT OF MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GOWANDA VILL MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEOYE FALLS VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FREEHOLD TWP INDEPEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Town of Readfield, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45
Town of Readfield has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 45 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 Readfield in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Readfield is the #1,799 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($210).

How Town of Readfield Compares

Town of Readfield's 15.00 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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-03

Last Inspection

2016-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$70

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $70 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

45

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$210

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,890 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Readfield compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Readfield Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 45 6.4
Total Penalty $210 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $70 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($210 here).

City of Cottage Grove $210 OR City of Corvallis $210 OR City of New London Stanton Building $210 CT CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation $210 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Somerville Fire Department-Engine Company #1 3 insp. Somerville, NJ Vera Water & Power 3 insp. Spokane Valley, WA Town of Castleton 3 insp. Castleton, VT City of ST Paul - Fire Department 3 insp. ST Paul, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, OR
2 inspections $210
City of Corvallis
Corvallis, OR
3 inspections $210
City of New London Stanton Building
New London, CT
2 inspections $210
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Stockton, CA
4 inspections $210
City of Middletown
Middletown, CT
4 inspections $210

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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 Readfield safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Readfield's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 3 inspections, including 45 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 Readfield have? ▼
Town of Readfield has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 45 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $210.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Readfield had? ▼
Town of Readfield has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-03 and the most recent on 2016-02-03. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Readfield? ▼
Town of Readfield has been assessed $210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Town of Readfield have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Readfield has 45 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 Readfield operate in? ▼
Town of Readfield 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 Readfield rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Readfield ranks #97,141 (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 Readfield's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Readfield's total OSHA penalty of $210 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 Middletown in Middletown, CT is a similar public administration employer with $210 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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