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Brookings & Smith Funeral Home

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brookings & Smith Funeral Home ranks #37,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,285
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brookings & Smith Funeral Home in Bangor, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,285. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brookings & Smith Funeral Home 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Engine Rebuilders in Dallas, TX is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brookings & Smith Funeral Home compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brookings & Smith Funeral Home runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$9,285 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brookings & Smith Funeral Home.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREASE MONKEY INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABM INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLAGSHIP, INC. T/A F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LORD'S COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHILLICOTHE TRUCK RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALLOY WHEEL REPAIR S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERT W KHAMO ET AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SALON DEL SOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMBER MICHELLE SALON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MCCOLLUM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MOTOR CITY MUFFLER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RODGERS UPHOLSTERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FINE TOUCH AUTO REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ONE HOUR MARTINIZING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRITY MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BILLINGS CLEANERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT SCHRIEBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MUNICIPIO DE MAYAGUE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEX JR. AUTO REPAIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MIKES PLUM STREET AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Brookings & Smith Fu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Brookings & Smith Funeral Home in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Brookings & Smith Funeral Home sits at penalty rank #534 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($9,285 assessed).

How Brookings & Smith Funeral Home Compares

Brookings & Smith Funeral Home's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-01-15

Last Inspection

2022-10-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,643

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,643 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$13,263

Current Penalty Amount

$9,285

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,978 from the initial assessment of $13,263. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Brookings & Smith Funeral Home compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brookings & Smith Funeral Home Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 3.8
Total Penalty $9,285 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,643 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brookings & Smith Funeral Home, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,285 here).

The Green-Wood Cemetery $9,280 NY Weller Truck Parts LLC $9,280 MI Black's Tire Service, INC. $9,300 NC Graham's Custom Body Shop & Towing, LLC $9,305 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grease Monkey International, LLC 2 insp. Peoria, IL Abm Industries INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Flagship, INC. T/a Flagship Carwash Center 2 insp. Rockville, MD Lord's Collision Center, LLC 2 insp. Augusta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Engine Rebuilders
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
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West Orange, NJ
0 inspections $0
Dynamic Parking
Carolina, PR
0 inspections $0
Levittown Cleaners
Toa Baja, PR
0 inspections $0
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $9,280

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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 Brookings & Smith Funeral Home safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brookings & Smith Funeral Home's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brookings & Smith Funeral Home have? ▼
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,285.
How many OSHA inspections has Brookings & Smith Funeral Home had? ▼
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-15 and the most recent on 2022-10-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brookings & Smith Funeral Home? ▼
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home has been assessed $9,285 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,263 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Brookings & Smith Funeral Home have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brookings & Smith Funeral Home has 4 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 Brookings & Smith Funeral Home operate in? ▼
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812210). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brookings & Smith Funeral Home rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brookings & Smith Funeral Home ranks #37,209 (the upper 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 Brookings & Smith Funeral Home's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brookings & Smith Funeral Home's total OSHA penalty of $9,285 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Engine Rebuilders in Dallas, TX is a similar other services employer with $0 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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