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Franklin County Detention Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin County Detention Center ranks #98,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$140
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $140. 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 County Detention Center 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hudson County Department of Corrections in Kearny, NJ is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#98,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Franklin County Detention Center runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$140 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Franklin County Detention Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF MAUI - DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF STERLING - F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CHARLOTTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MI DOC THUMB CORRECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUINCY FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1P & P CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ETOWAH - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASSAU COUNTY FIRE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADDISON VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SALEM FLEET MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FULLER ROAD FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCPD 5TH PCT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATRICK COUNTY TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Franklin County Dete…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Franklin County Detention Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 County Detention Center in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Franklin County Detention Center is the #1,837 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($140).

How Franklin County Detention Center Compares

Franklin County Detention Center's 11.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-08

Last Inspection

2019-03-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$70

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $70 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$140

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,260 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Franklin County Detention Center compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Franklin County Detention Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 22 6.4
Total Penalty $140 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $70 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franklin County Detention Center, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($140 here).

Sublimity RFPD $150 OR Town of Spindale $150 NC State of Oregon Department of Transportation $155 OR Oakdale Irrigation District $160 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety 2 insp. Kihei, HI City of Sterling - Fire Dept. 2 insp. Rock Falls, IL City of Charlotte Solid Waste 2 insp. Charlotte, NC MI Doc Thumb Correctional Facility 2 insp. Lapeer, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha, ME
3 inspections $140
Sublimity RFPD
Sublimity, OR
2 inspections $150
Town of Spindale
Spindale, NC
2 inspections $150
Hudson County Department of Corrections
Kearny, NJ
5 inspections $0
State of Oregon Department of Transportation
Bend, OR
2 inspections $155

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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 County Detention Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Franklin County Detention Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Franklin County Detention Center have? ▼
Franklin County Detention Center has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $140.
How many OSHA inspections has Franklin County Detention Center had? ▼
Franklin County Detention Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-08 and the most recent on 2019-03-19. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franklin County Detention Center? ▼
Franklin County Detention Center has been assessed $140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Franklin County Detention Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Franklin County Detention Center has 22 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 County Detention Center operate in? ▼
Franklin County Detention Center operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Franklin County Detention Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franklin County Detention Center ranks #98,384 (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 County Detention Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Franklin County Detention Center's total OSHA penalty of $140 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hudson County Department of Corrections in Kearny, NJ is a similar public administration 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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