PlainWorker
Employers › ME

Public Administration · Wales, ME

Town of Wales

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Wales has a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty96% serious
$1,610
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,889
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Wales in Wales, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,610. 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 Wales 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 47 violations, averaging 15.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Orion TWP in Lake Orion, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

15.7
violations per inspection
95.7%
of violations were serious
20%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Wales compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Wales runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,610 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Town of Wales

The federal enforcement record for Town of Wales in Wales, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 47 violations, translating to 15.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 45 (95.7%) 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 $7,700 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,610 - a 79.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $537. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-14 to 2024-10-23, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-06-14

Last Inspection

2024-10-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$537

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 15.7 violations per visit. That's $537 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

45

Serious

95.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

4.3% 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

$7,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,610

Penalty Reduction

79.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,090 from the initial assessment of $7,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Wales Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 47 6.4
Total Penalty $1,610 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $537 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

San Juan County
Aztec, NM
1 inspections $0
State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Middletown, CT
6 inspections $1,620
Southfield Fire Station #3
Southfield, MI
2 inspections $1,600
Orion TWP
Lake Orion, MI
2 inspections $1,600
East Lansing City of
East Lansing, MI
2 inspections $1,600

Compare Town of Wales vs San Juan County side-by-side →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Wales safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Wales's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 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 Wales have? ▼
Town of Wales has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 45 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,610.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Wales had? ▼
Town of Wales has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-14 and the most recent on 2024-10-23. This averages 15.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Wales? ▼
Town of Wales has been assessed $1,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,700 (a 79.1% reduction).
Does Town of Wales have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Wales 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 Wales operate in? ▼
Town of Wales 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 Wales's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Wales's total OSHA penalty of $1,610 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Orion TWP in Lake Orion, MI is a similar public administration employer with $1,600 in current penalties.

Explore PlainWorker

Public Administration Industry

All 9,788 employers in this sector
Employers in ME

All inspected employers in this state
Safety Rankings

Most penalized, repeat violators & more

What to check next

Town of Wales's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.

These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.