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Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. ranks #26,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,442
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. in Ellsworth, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,442. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beale Street Gift Shop in Memphis, TN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. runs well above peers (4.6x 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

$13,442 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOCEAN STATE JOB LOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Rico Foods, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13H&T CORPORATION DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Interior Showplace L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CIRCLE SAW BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMERCIO CASH CARRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TUSC CONSTRUCTION SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRICE CHOPPER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEEKHOF TIRE SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOREHART CHEVROLET CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WANNEMAKER'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ED RINKE CHEVROLET B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSE AUTO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CARROLL FARMERS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SASHI INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENARDS, INC. #3101, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GPR LOGISTICS LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARADISE CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL NETWORK RETA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Ellsworth Builders S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. sits at penalty rank #626 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($13,442 assessed).

How Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. Compares

Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-18

Last Inspection

2013-02-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,721

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,721 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$18,750

Current Penalty Amount

$13,442

Penalty Reduction

28.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,308 from the initial assessment of $18,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $13,442 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,721 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC., both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,442 here).

Rose & Shore, INC. $13,485 CA Harbor Freight Tools USA INC. $13,392 MT Ray Dennison Chevrolet INC. $13,388 IL Dollar Tree Distribution INC. $13,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ocean State Job Lot 2 insp. Stratham, NH Rico Foods, Inc. 2 insp. Paterson, NJ H&T Corporation DBA Milton Piggly Wiggly 2 insp. Milton, WV Interior Showplace Ltd. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beale Street Gift Shop
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
The Diamond Center
Janesville, WI
0 inspections $0
Big Star Ford
Manvel, TX
0 inspections $0
Chambers Leasing
Turner, ME
3 inspections $13,449
Hermitage Five Star Supermarket
Hermitage, MO
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. have? ▼
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,442.
How many OSHA inspections has Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. had? ▼
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-18 and the most recent on 2013-02-19. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.? ▼
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. has been assessed $13,442 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,750 (a 28.3% reduction).
Does Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. has 9 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 Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC. ranks #26,939 (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 Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ellsworth Builders Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,442 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beale Street Gift Shop in Memphis, TN is a similar retail trade 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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