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House & Barns BY John Libby

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), House & Barns BY John Libby ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

House & Barns BY John Libby in Freeport, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected House & Barns BY John Libby 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Trucraft Roofing, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How House & Barns BY John Libby compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows House & Barns BY John Libby runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 House & Barns BY John Libby.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJUAN MANUEL ANTONIO-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW CENTURY EXCAVATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOYETTE MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MORAIS CONCRETE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JZ GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SMITH & ASSOCIATES E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DS CONSTRUCTION AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COTTAGE BUILDERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEN BUILDING GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARAGON ROOFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILLER'S PLUMBING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SWISS CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VUSHAJ CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LARRY REETZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHESAPEAKE BAY CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORIEGA BUILDERS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AVC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPYRE BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A & J CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9House & Barns BY Joh…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
House & Barns BY John Libby has 2 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.

House & Barns BY John Libby in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, House & Barns BY John Libby ranks #21,374 at $3,000 current penalty.

How House & Barns BY John Libby Compares

House & Barns BY John Libby's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-29

Last Inspection

2012-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How House & Barns BY John Libby compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric House & Barns BY John Libby Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $3,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for House & Barns BY John Libby, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Midwest Bridge and Crane, INC. $3,000 IL Contrack Watts, INC. $3,000 GU Excel Woodworks, INC $3,000 UT Unique Plastering & Custom Exteriors $3,000 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Juan Manuel Antonio-Martinez 2 insp. Savoy, IL New Century Excavation, LLC 2 insp. Murfreesboro, TN Goyette Mechanical 2 insp. Flint, MI Gec, LLC 2 insp. Frederiksted, VI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

JD All Roofing and Siding
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2 inspections $3,000
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2 inspections $3,000
Potts Masonry Incorporated
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $3,000
Trucraft Roofing, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
5 inspections $3,000
Wholesale Solar and Consulting INC.
Redding, CA
2 inspections $3,000

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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 House & Barns BY John Libby safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, House & Barns BY John Libby's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 House & Barns BY John Libby have? ▼
House & Barns BY John Libby has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has House & Barns BY John Libby had? ▼
House & Barns BY John Libby has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-29 and the most recent on 2012-06-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for House & Barns BY John Libby? ▼
House & Barns BY John Libby has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does House & Barns BY John Libby have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. House & Barns BY John Libby has 4 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 House & Barns BY John Libby operate in? ▼
House & Barns BY John Libby operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does House & Barns BY John Libby rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, House & Barns BY John Libby ranks #68,523 (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 House & Barns BY John Libby's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
House & Barns BY John Libby's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trucraft Roofing, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is a similar construction employer with $3,000 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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