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Accommodation & Food Services · Bangor, ME

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious
$55,420
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,373
of 100,495 penalized employers

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant in Bangor, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Globe Bar & Cafe in Boston, MA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
67.9%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant runs far above peers (83.0x 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

$55,420 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,420) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,420 $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

What the Data Says About Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant

The federal enforcement record for Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant in Bangor, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 14.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 19 (67.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 6 (21.4%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $61,920 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $55,420 - a 10.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $27,710. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (83.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-07-14 to 2013-06-19, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-14

Last Inspection

2013-06-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,710

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $27,710 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

67.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

21.4% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

10.7% 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

$61,920

Current Penalty Amount

$55,420

Penalty Reduction

10.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,500 from the initial assessment of $61,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 28 0.5
Total Penalty $55,420 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,710 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant have? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,420.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant had? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-14 and the most recent on 2013-06-19. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has been assessed $55,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,920 (a 10.5% reduction).
Does Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has 19 serious violations, and 6 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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant operate in? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
How does Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's total OSHA penalty of $55,420 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (83.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Globe Bar & Cafe in Boston, MA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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