Public Administration · Westport Island, ME

Town of Westport Island

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Westport Island has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#99,111
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
1%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 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

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

What the Data Says About Town of Westport Island

The federal enforcement record for Town of Westport Island in Westport Island, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 5.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (87.5%) 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 $1,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $165 - a 90.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $55. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-12-22 to 2015-12-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$826

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 $826.

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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Westport Island Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 16 6.4
Total Penalty $165 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $55 $826

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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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
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 $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 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.

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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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