Public Administration · Starks, ME

Town of Starks

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Starks ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,300
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Starks in Starks, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. 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 Starks 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 Fife in Fife, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of Starks

$3,300
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of Starks runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Starks.

Town of Starks has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Starks in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Starks is the #1,071 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($3,300).

How Town of Starks Compares

Town of Starks's 6.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-01-29

Last Inspection

2024-01-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,300

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of Starks	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	13	6.4
Total Penalty	$3,300	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,650	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Port Norris Fire Company $3,300 NJ City of Fife $3,300 WA Dtop $3,300 PR Trenton Municipal Court $3,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services 2 insp. West Hills, CA CA Prison Industry Authority 2 insp. Avenal, CA Hoboken Police Department 2 insp. Hoboken, NJ Borough of Fair Lawn 2 insp. Fair Lawn, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Port Norris Fire Company

Trenton Municipal Court

Trenton, NJ

2 inspections $3,300

NYPD (NYC Transit Authority Dept)

New York, NY

0 inspections $0

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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 Starks safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of Starks's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Starks have? ▼

Town of Starks has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of Starks had? ▼

Town of Starks has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-29 and the most recent on 2024-01-29. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

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

Town of Starks has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties.

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

Yes. Town of Starks has 6 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 Starks operate in? ▼

Town of Starks 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 Starks rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Starks ranks #66,148 (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 Starks's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of Starks's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Fife in Fife, WA is a similar public administration employer with $3,300 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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