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Town of Friendship

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Friendship ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (1.3x 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 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 Town of Friendship.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEFIELD FD COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TINTON FALLS FIRE DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WEST NEW YORK FIRE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VILLAGE OF CHAMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROSELLE PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OPRANDY'S FIRE & SAF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY HALL OF NEWARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOT - MAINTENANCE BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SC DEPARTMENT OF LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUBLIMITY RFPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYSDPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KIMBALL - ADMINISTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADISONVILLE - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVANS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BASKING RIDGE FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCHUYLER TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEAVER FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Town of Friendship, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Town of Friendship has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Town of Friendship in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Friendship ranks #1,048 at $3,500 current penalty.

How Town of Friendship Compares

Town of Friendship's 6.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Friendship Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $3,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Friendship, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

King County Metro Transit $3,500 WA Lumberton Fire Company (Building) $3,500 NJ Rutherford Police Department $3,500 NJ City of Vicco $3,500 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ridgefield FD Company #3 2 insp. Ridgefield, NJ Tinton Falls Fire District #1 2 insp. Tinton Falls, NJ West New York Fire Prevention Bureau 2 insp. West New York, NJ Village of Chama 2 insp. Chama, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lumberton Fire Company (Building)
Lumberton Township, NJ
2 inspections $3,500
Rutherford Police Department
Rutherford, NJ
2 inspections $3,500
City of Vicco
Vicco, KY
2 inspections $3,500
High Bridge Volunteer Fire Department
High Bridge, NJ
6 inspections $3,500
Mannington Fire Company (Building)
Mannington, NJ
2 inspections $3,500

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Friendship rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Friendship ranks #64,975 (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 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 $2,606 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.
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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