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Van Buren, Town of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Buren, Town of has a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#94,924
of 100,495 penalized employers

Van Buren, Town of in Van Buren, ME has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Van Buren, Town of: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 21 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, Town of Monson in Monson, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $420 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Van Buren, Town of compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Buren, Town of runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Van Buren, Town of

The federal enforcement record for Van Buren, Town of in Van Buren, ME includes 6 OSHA inspections and 21 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (100.0%) 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 $4,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $420 - a 90.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $70. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-08-02 to 2017-08-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2017-08-02

Last Inspection

2017-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$70

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $70 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,780 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Van Buren, Town of Industry Avg
Inspections 6 3.1
Violations 21 6.4
Total Penalty $420 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $70 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van Buren, Town of safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Buren, Town of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 6 inspections, including 21 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 Van Buren, Town of have? ▼
Van Buren, Town of has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Buren, Town of had? ▼
Van Buren, Town of has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-02 and the most recent on 2017-08-08. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Buren, Town of? ▼
Van Buren, Town of has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Van Buren, Town of have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Buren, Town of has 21 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 Van Buren, Town of operate in? ▼
Van Buren, Town of 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 Van Buren, Town of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Buren, Town of's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Monson in Monson, ME is a similar public administration employer with $420 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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