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Franklin Corporation INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin Corporation INC ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franklin Corporation INC in Bellingham, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Franklin Corporation INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kasco, INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Franklin Corporation INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Franklin Corporation INC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Franklin Corporation INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBELTRAN FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALEJANDRO JADO ESPINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EZZO CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RAFAEL ABARCA-BARRAGAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JCN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12N.M.N. CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RK SEAMLESS GUTTERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LWJ CONSTRUCTING & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JOSE PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GUADALUPE MORENO CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOM HERRMAN MASONRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HIGHLANDER MTN CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LMC INDUSTRIAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JKA CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMUEL MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MADERA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LARIVIERE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLORIDA CONCRETE UNL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CORE TECH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Franklin Corporation…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Franklin Corporation INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Franklin Corporation INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Franklin Corporation INC is the #30,767 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($500).

How Franklin Corporation INC Compares

Franklin Corporation INC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2013-01-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $167 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Franklin Corporation INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Franklin Corporation INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $167 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franklin Corporation INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Traffic & Safety Control Systems INC $500 MI Skyline Construction $500 UT Henning Construction Company $500 IA Tower Construction LLC $500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Beltran Framing LLC 3 insp. Omaha, NE Alejandro Jado Espino 3 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Ezzo Construction, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL Rafael Abarca-Barragan 3 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Traffic & Safety Control Systems INC
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $500
United Construction & Design LLC
Lexington, KY
2 inspections $500
Macad Contractor & Enginering Group CORP
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $500
Plumb House, INC.
Chelsea, MA
3 inspections $500
Kasco, INC.
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $500

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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 Franklin Corporation INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Franklin Corporation INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Franklin Corporation INC have? ▼
Franklin Corporation INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Franklin Corporation INC had? ▼
Franklin Corporation INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2013-01-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franklin Corporation INC? ▼
Franklin Corporation INC has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Franklin Corporation INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Franklin Corporation INC has 1 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 Franklin Corporation INC operate in? ▼
Franklin Corporation INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Franklin Corporation INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franklin Corporation INC ranks #92,988 (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 Franklin Corporation INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Franklin Corporation INC's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kasco, INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is a similar construction employer with $500 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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