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Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. ranks #54,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$5,085
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. in Ellsworth, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,085. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, IDI Furniture( interstate Design industires) in Corona, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#54,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,085 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Downeast Fishing Gear, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.89.41622.629.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLACKTIP BOATWORKS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SCHIRM USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GREAT KITCHENS FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KOL MARBLE AND GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28MONOGRAM GOURMET FOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ECOREC RIO GRANDE VA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20VISTECH MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PRATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTHEAST ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HIGGINS PALLET CO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12J&K INGREDIENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STRATAS FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLUMBIA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BEST CROUTONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SNAP RITE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BALL METALPACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BAPTISTA'S BAKERY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLY-PAK INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TEKNI-PLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DELTA SANDBLASTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Downeast Fishing Gea…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. sits at penalty rank #22,863 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,085 assessed).

How Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. Compares

Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.'s 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-23

Last Inspection

2015-06-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,695

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,695 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$8,260

Current Penalty Amount

$5,085

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,175 from the initial assessment of $8,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $5,085 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,695 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Downeast Fishing Gear, INC., both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,085 here).

Arrow Printers, INC. $5,085 MS Roberts Industries, INC. $5,087 PA Unibilt Industries $5,082 OH Custom Metal Fabrication, INC. $5,080 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Blacktip Boatworks LLC 3 insp. Pinellas Park, FL Schirm USA INC. 3 insp. Ennis, TX Great Kitchens Foods Company, INC. 3 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Kol Marble and Granite 3 insp. Cherry Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arrow Printers, INC.
Clinton, MS
2 inspections $5,085
Roberts Industries, INC.
Coatesville, PA
3 inspections $5,087
IDI Furniture( interstate Design industires)
Corona, CA
0 inspections $0
Unibilt Industries
Vandalia, OH
2 inspections $5,082
FSI Maintenance and Repair
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. have? ▼
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,085.
How many OSHA inspections has Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. had? ▼
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-23 and the most recent on 2015-06-18. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.? ▼
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. has been assessed $5,085 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,260 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. has 7 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 Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. operate in? ▼
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Downeast Fishing Gear, INC. ranks #54,627 (the lower 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 Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Downeast Fishing Gear, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,085 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, IDI Furniture( interstate Design industires) in Corona, CA is a similar manufacturing 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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