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Town of Solon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Solon has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty53% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,862
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Solon in Solon, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. 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 Solon 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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, Town of Brooksville in Brooksville, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
52.6%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Solon compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Solon sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$2,800 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Solon

The federal enforcement record for Town of Solon in Solon, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 6.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (52.6%) 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 $5,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,800 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $933. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-05-13 to 2025-05-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-05-13

Last Inspection

2025-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $933 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

52.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

47.4% 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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $5,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Solon Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 19 6.4
Total Penalty $2,800 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $933 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Solon safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Solon's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Solon have? ▼
Town of Solon has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Solon had? ▼
Town of Solon has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-05-13 and the most recent on 2025-05-13. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Solon? ▼
Town of Solon has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Solon have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Solon has 10 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 Solon operate in? ▼
Town of Solon 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 Solon's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Solon's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Brooksville in Brooksville, ME is a similar public administration employer with $2,800 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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