Maine
As of 2024, Maine has 1,288 employers tracked by OSHA with 2,521 total inspections and $9.9M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $5.8M in back wages across 387 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About Maine
Federal workplace enforcement in Maine covers 1,288 employers with 2,521 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 7,953 violations statewide, yielding 3.15 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $9.9M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $8K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $5.8M in back wages across 387 cases — an average of $15K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov and refreshed monthly. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts — reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Maine has 387 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $5.8M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $15K.
Top Violators in Maine
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LESSARD BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. (LEWISTON) | 2 | 15 | $531K |
| 2 | Backyard Farms (MADISON) | 0 | 0 | $280K |
| 3 | THE SHYFT GROUP DURAMAG LLC (WATERVILLE) | 4 | 23 | $238K |
| 4 | TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY (MADAWASKA) | 5 | 64 | $220K |
| 5 | F.W. Webb (Augusta ME #10) (Augusta) | 0 | 0 | $192K |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS (BATH) | 2 | 34 | $190K |
| 7 | COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. (PRESQUE ISLE) | 4 | 27 | $177K |
| 8 | DOWNEAST CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (WILTON) | 5 | 49 | $176K |
| 9 | Blyth & Burrows (PORTLAND) | 0 | 0 | $167K |
| 10 | F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9) (South Portland) | 0 | 0 | $155K |
| 11 | Somerset County Jail (Madison) | 0 | 0 | $136K |
| 12 | Patten Grounds Care (Ogunquit) | 0 | 0 | $132K |
| 13 | Savilinx LLC (Brunswick) | 0 | 0 | $126K |
| 14 | F.W. Webb (Lewiston ME #21) (Lewiston) | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| 15 | David's Restaurant (PORTLAND) | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| 16 | CIVES STEEL COMPANY (AUGUSTA) | 3 | 14 | $115K |
| 17 | ND PAPER INC. (RUMFORD) | 5 | 19 | $114K |
| 18 | TARGET CORPORATION (BANGOR) | 5 | 4 | $101K |
| 19 | ARP RENOVATION LLC/A.R.P. ROOFING & SIDING LLC (HAMPDEN) | 2 | 9 | $100K |
| 20 | HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION, INC. (MARSHFIELD) | 2 | 20 | $96K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
