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North Country Associates

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Country Associates ranks #77,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,957
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Country Associates in Ellsworth, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,957. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Country Associates 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,117 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Foix Dental in Bellevue, NE is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#77,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Country Associates compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Country Associates runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$1,957 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Country Associates.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.64.56.48.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOUSING AUTHORITY OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANTELOPE VALLEY HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE RENAISSANCE PROJ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GENESIS HEALTHCARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRESENCE CHICAGO HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PITTSBURG CARE AND R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWOOD CARE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DORSA FAMILY DENTISTRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OAKLAND OPERATOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVISTA HEALTHCARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN NATIONAL RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGHLAND SPRINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOUSTON #1 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IEMS&M INC CDT RIO G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WELLSPAN EPHRATA HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORINTH ROAD ASSISTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN BEHAVIORAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED COUNCIL OF HU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1North Country Associ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
North Country Associates has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

North Country Associates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, North Country Associates ranks #1,704 at $1,957 current penalty.

How North Country Associates Compares

North Country Associates's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-30

Last Inspection

2019-02-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$979

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $979 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,913

Current Penalty Amount

$1,957

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,956 from the initial assessment of $3,913. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How North Country Associates compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Country Associates Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $1,957 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $979 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Country Associates, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,957 here).

ST. Clare Terrace, INC. $1,960 WI Brookdale Senior Living Communities, INC. DBA Wedd $1,950 NC Piedmont Residential Development Center, INC. $1,950 NC DS Servicio Poblac Retardac Mental $1,950 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey 2 insp. Salinas, CA Antelope Valley Healthcare District 2 insp. Lancaster, CA Mount Laurel Township Ems Station 369 2 insp. Mount Laurel, NJ The Renaissance Project INC. 2 insp. Ellenville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Foix Dental
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0 inspections $0

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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 North Country Associates safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Country Associates's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does North Country Associates have? ▼
North Country Associates has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,957.
How many OSHA inspections has North Country Associates had? ▼
North Country Associates has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-30 and the most recent on 2019-02-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Country Associates? ▼
North Country Associates has been assessed $1,957 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,913 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does North Country Associates have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Country Associates 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 North Country Associates operate in? ▼
North Country Associates operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Country Associates rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Country Associates ranks #77,117 (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 North Country Associates's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Country Associates's total OSHA penalty of $1,957 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foix Dental in Bellevue, NE is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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