Public Administration · West Gardiner, ME

Town of West Gardiner

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of West Gardiner ranks #86,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,015
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #86,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of West Gardiner in West Gardiner, ME has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,015. 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 West Gardiner 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Municipio DE Quebradillas in Quebradillas, PR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 30.3%
of violations were serious: #86,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Town of West Gardiner

$1,015
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Town of West Gardiner runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,015 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 West Gardiner.

Town of West Gardiner has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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 West Gardiner in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of West Gardiner ranks #1,490 at $1,015 current penalty.

How Town of West Gardiner Compares

Town of West Gardiner's 5.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-11-29

Last Inspection

2024-02-08

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$169

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $169 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

30.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

69.7% 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

$3,850

Current Penalty Amount

$1,015

Penalty Reduction

73.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,835 from the initial assessment of $3,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Town of West Gardiner	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	3.2
Violations	33	6.4
Total Penalty	$1,015	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$169	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,015 here).

Broad Brook Fire Department $1,020 CT City of Chico $1,020 CA Town of Windham $1,008 CT DCR Complejo Correccional Bayamon $1,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

City of Danville 6 insp. Danville, VA Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept 6 insp. Boon, MI Nysdoccs Great Meadow Corr Fac 6 insp. Comstock, NY Montezuma FD INC 6 insp. Montezuma, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Broad Brook Fire Department

DCR Complejo Correccional Bayamon

Bayamon, PR

3 inspections $1,000

Municipio DE Quebradillas

Quebradillas, PR

3 inspections $1,000

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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 West Gardiner safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Town of West Gardiner's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 6 inspections, including 10 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 West Gardiner have? ▼

Town of West Gardiner has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,015.

How many OSHA inspections has Town of West Gardiner had? ▼

Town of West Gardiner has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-29 and the most recent on 2024-02-08. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Town of West Gardiner? ▼

Town of West Gardiner has been assessed $1,015 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,850 (a 73.6% reduction).

Does Town of West Gardiner have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Town of West Gardiner 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 West Gardiner operate in? ▼

Town of West Gardiner 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 West Gardiner rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of West Gardiner ranks #86,130 (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 West Gardiner's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Town of West Gardiner's total OSHA penalty of $1,015 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Quebradillas in Quebradillas, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,000 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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