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Town of Westport Island

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Westport Island ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Westport Island in Westport Island, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $165. 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 Westport Island 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 Fort Fairfield in Fort Fairfield, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $170 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Westport Island compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Westport Island runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$165 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Westport Island.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARDEN STATE YOUTH C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF SHERMAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32GREECE TN POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCDEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LA CITY FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOE BRONX HS OF B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16VILLAGE OF WASHINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24STUDENT ASSISTANCE-N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KITSAP COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VINELAND FIRE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOUND BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF ATLANTIC CIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ACUDEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MEDINA - PARKS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLOVIS POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Town of Westport Isl…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Town of Westport Island has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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 Westport Island in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Westport Island is the #1,831 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($165).

How Town of Westport Island Compares

Town of Westport Island's 5.33 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-12-22

Last Inspection

2015-12-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $55 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$1,650

Current Penalty Amount

$165

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,485 from the initial assessment of $1,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Westport Island Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 16 6.4
Total Penalty $165 $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 Westport Island, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($165 here).

Klamath County Emergency Communications $165 OR Oakdale Irrigation District $160 CA Barton Hills Village of $173 MI City of Grants Pass $175 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Garden State Youth Correctional Facility 3 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Town of Sherman 3 insp. Sherman, CT Greece TN Police Dept Hdqtrs 3 insp. Greece, NY Nycdep 3 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Klamath County Emergency Communications
Klamath Falls, OR
2 inspections $165
Town of Fort Fairfield
Fort Fairfield, ME
2 inspections $170
Oakdale Irrigation District
Oakdale, CA
4 inspections $160
Barton Hills Village of
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $173
City of Grants Pass
Grants Pass, OR
3 inspections $175

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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 Westport Island safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Westport Island's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Westport Island have? ▼
Town of Westport Island has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $165.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Westport Island had? ▼
Town of Westport Island has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-22 and the most recent on 2015-12-22. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Westport Island? ▼
Town of Westport Island has been assessed $165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,650 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Town of Westport Island have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Westport Island has 14 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 Westport Island operate in? ▼
Town of Westport Island 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 Westport Island rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Westport Island ranks #98,073 (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 Westport Island's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Westport Island's total OSHA penalty of $165 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Fort Fairfield in Fort Fairfield, ME is a similar public administration employer with $170 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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