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Ellsworth Farm Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. ranks #46,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,720
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. in Ellsworth, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,720. 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 Farm Products, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Fundacion Supermarket & Carniceria in Miami, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#46,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$6,720 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ellsworth Farm Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARSHALLS OF MA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBERTSON'S COMPANIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NANDORF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFEWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCKINLEY MOTOR SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXHALE BRANDS NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KOREANA PLAZA MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHAEL BAKER LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HOBBY LOBBY STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAESTRANZI BROS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARMORMAX REFRACTORIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SALMON BAY SAND/GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Ellsworth Farm Produ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Farm Products, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. is the #1,161 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($6,720).

How Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. Compares

Ellsworth Farm Products, INC.'s 1.00 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-20

Last Inspection

2016-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,360 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,720

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,680 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $6,720 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,360 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,720 here).

Davis Tire Sales, LLC $6,720 GA Tire Wholesalers Company INC $6,700 MI Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $6,696 FL Mountain Country Equipment, LLC $6,750 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC., #2828 2 insp. Billings, MT Marshalls of MA, INC. 2 insp. Hoover, AL Albertson's Companies, INC 2 insp. Fallon, NV Nandorf, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Davis Tire Sales, LLC
Roberta, GA
2 inspections $6,720
Cefco
Meridian, MS
0 inspections $0
Lannan Chevrolet
Woburn, MA
0 inspections $0
FFY International Inc.
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Fundacion Supermarket & Carniceria
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ellsworth Farm Products, 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 Farm Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ellsworth Farm Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Farm Products, INC. have? ▼
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,720.
How many OSHA inspections has Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. had? ▼
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-20 and the most recent on 2016-06-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ellsworth Farm Products, INC.? ▼
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. has been assessed $6,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Farm Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441222). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ellsworth Farm Products, INC. ranks #46,924 (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 Farm Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ellsworth Farm Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,720 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fundacion Supermarket & Carniceria in Miami, FL 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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