Town of Fort Kent Safety Record

Fort Kent, ME · Public Administration

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 08/03/2021

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Fort Kent in Fort Kent, Maine has 50 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $420 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2021.

Town of Fort Kent in Fort Kent, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the public administration industry, this places Town of Fort Kent among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

6 of the 50 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Maine workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

10.0 Town of Fort Kent violations/inspection
vs
2.7 Public Administration avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$140 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 50 violations, $420 in penalties across 5 inspections
50 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
6 Total Serious
$420 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
Serious?
2 ($140)
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2015
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2015
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2015
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2015
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2015
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 50 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $4,200 in penalties for Town of Fort Kent, later reduced to $420 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
6 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
4 citations $140
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations
T.26.CH.2 OSHA Standard
2 citations $140

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Town of Fort Kent in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/03/2021 Referral? Fort Kent, ME 5 $140
10/21/2015 Programmed Other? Fort Kent, ME 22 $140
10/21/2015 Programmed Other? Fort Kent, ME 16 $0
10/20/2015 Planned? Fort Kent, ME 1 $0
10/20/2015 Programmed Other? Fort Kent, ME 6 $140

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