Town of Rumford Safety Record

Rumford, ME · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 10/07/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Town of Rumford in Rumford, Maine has 25 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $294 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2018 to 2021.

Town of Rumford in Rumford, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places Town of Rumford 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.

8 of the 25 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.

4.2 Town of Rumford violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction 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: 25 violations, $294 in penalties across 6 inspections
25 Total Violations
6 Total Inspections
8 Total Serious
$294 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
Serious?
2 ($140)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2018
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2018
1926.0602 Excavations — Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2018
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 25 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $2,940 in penalties for Town of Rumford, later reduced to $294 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
4 citations $28
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $21
1910.0266 OSHA Standard
3 citations $140
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
1926.0602 Excavations — Requirements
2 citations

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/07/2021 Referral? Rumford, ME 5 $140
07/26/2018 Programmed Related? Rumford, ME 1 $21
07/25/2018 Planned? Rumford, ME 12 $133
07/24/2018 Planned? Rumford, ME 3 $0
07/23/2018 Programmed Related? Rumford, ME 2 $0
07/23/2018 Planned? Rumford, ME 2 $0

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