Public Administration · Sorrento, ME

Town of Sorrento

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Sorrento ranks #98,592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty19% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$110
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #98,592
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Sorrento in Sorrento, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110. 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 Sorrento 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Creswell in Creswell, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection: 19.0%
of violations were serious: #98,592
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Sorrento

$110
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Sorrento runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$110 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sorrento.

Town of Sorrento has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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 Sorrento in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Sorrento ranks #1,839 at $110 current penalty.

How Town of Sorrento Compares

Town of Sorrento's 10.50 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-09-24

Last Inspection

2015-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $55 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

19.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

81.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$110

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $990 from the initial assessment of $1,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Sorrento	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	21	6.4
Total Penalty	$110	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$55	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110 here).

State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife $105 OR City of Cascade Locks $100 OR Adair Rural Fire Protection District $100 OR City of Creswell $100 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Gloucester - FD 2 insp. Gloucester City, NJ Borough of Florham Park Fire Department - Company 1 2 insp. Florham Park, NJ City Hall 2 insp. East Orange, NJ City of Scottsdale - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hodgdon, Town of

Hodgdon, ME

2 inspections $110

State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Leaburg, OR

2 inspections $105

City of Cascade Locks

Borough of Franklin Lakes Fire Department Gear

Franklin Lakes, NJ

2 inspections $100

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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 Sorrento safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Sorrento's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Sorrento have? ▼

Town of Sorrento has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Sorrento had? ▼

Town of Sorrento has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-24 and the most recent on 2015-09-29. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of Sorrento? ▼

Town of Sorrento has been assessed $110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,100 (a 90.0% reduction).

Does Town of Sorrento have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of Sorrento has 4 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 Sorrento operate in? ▼

Town of Sorrento 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 Sorrento rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Sorrento ranks #98,592 (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 Sorrento's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Sorrento's total OSHA penalty of $110 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Creswell in Creswell, OR is a similar public administration employer with $100 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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