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Town of Winter Harbor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Winter Harbor ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Winter Harbor in Winter Harbor, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. 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 Winter Harbor 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,810 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept in Boon, MI is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Winter Harbor compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Winter Harbor sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Winter Harbor.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ELIZABETH CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRE DISTRICT #1 CHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA DOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERCER COUNTY SUPERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARSHALL CENTER-PARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNLAND FIRE PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PUYALLUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CARSON CITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAREHOUSE POINT FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF CANTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENZIE CNTY RD COMMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUSH TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JACKSON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARTHAGE - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JACKSBORO - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARROGATE - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEWSTEAD TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTH SALEM TN PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Town of Winter Harbor, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Town of Winter Harbor has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Winter Harbor in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Winter Harbor sits at penalty rank #1,254 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($2,200 assessed).

How Town of Winter Harbor Compares

Town of Winter Harbor's 7.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-13

Last Inspection

2025-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,200 from the initial assessment of $4,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Winter Harbor Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $2,200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

Taos, Town of $2,200 NM Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept $2,200 MI Village of Richmond - Public Works $2,200 IL City of Groton $2,205 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Elizabeth City - WTP-WWTP 2 insp. Elizabeth City, NC Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Ppe 2 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Alaska Doc 2 insp. Kenai, AK Mercer County Superintendent of Elections Office 2 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Taos, Town of
Taos, NM
7 inspections $2,200
Town of Carthage
Carthage, ME
2 inspections $2,200
Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept
Boon, MI
6 inspections $2,200
Village of Richmond - Public Works
Richmond, IL
3 inspections $2,200
City of Groton
Groton, CT
9 inspections $2,205

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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 Winter Harbor safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Winter Harbor's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 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 Winter Harbor have? ▼
Town of Winter Harbor has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Winter Harbor had? ▼
Town of Winter Harbor has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-13 and the most recent on 2025-03-13. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Winter Harbor? ▼
Town of Winter Harbor has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Winter Harbor have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Winter Harbor 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 Winter Harbor operate in? ▼
Town of Winter Harbor operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). 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 Winter Harbor rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Winter Harbor ranks #74,810 (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 Winter Harbor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Winter Harbor's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boon TWP Fire and Rescue Dept in Boon, MI is a similar public administration employer with $2,200 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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