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Town of Friendship

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Friendship has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,684
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Friendship in Friendship, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Friendship 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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, High Bridge Volunteer Fire Department in High Bridge, NJ is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
35%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Friendship compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Friendship runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Town of Friendship

The federal enforcement record for Town of Friendship in Friendship, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 6.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,500 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,750. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-06-01 to 2023-06-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-06-01

Last Inspection

2023-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Friendship compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Friendship Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $3,500 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $826
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Lumberton Fire Company (Building)
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2 inspections $3,500
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2 inspections $3,500
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2 inspections $3,500
High Bridge Volunteer Fire Department
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6 inspections $3,500
Mannington Fire Company (Building)
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2 inspections $3,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Friendship safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Friendship's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Friendship have? ▼
Town of Friendship has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Friendship had? ▼
Town of Friendship has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-01 and the most recent on 2023-06-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Friendship? ▼
Town of Friendship has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Friendship have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Friendship has 6 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 Town of Friendship operate in? ▼
Town of Friendship operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Friendship's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Friendship's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, High Bridge Volunteer Fire Department in High Bridge, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $3,500 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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