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Washburn & Doughty Associates

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washburn & Doughty Associates ranks #10,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$29,856
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washburn & Doughty Associates in East Boothbay, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,856. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washburn & Doughty Associates 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perdue Farms, INC. in Milford, DE is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $29,850 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#10,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Washburn & Doughty Associates compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Washburn & Doughty Associates runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$29,856 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Washburn & Doughty Associates.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARBLE BUILDER DIREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 55EAST BALT BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CJ FOODS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TFO TECH CO., LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CARONE & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENCORE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SAFETY STORAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WYRMWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FIRST STRING SPACE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GEM STATE PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREDE II LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37B&H MILLWORK & FIXTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56JONES LUMBER GLOSTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VANDIVER STEEL FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28RD HENRY & COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLASH4.COM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPRING CITY ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONNECTICUT STONE SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42HAMBURG FINISHING WO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Washburn & Doughty A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Washburn & Doughty Associates has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Washburn & Doughty Associates in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Washburn & Doughty Associates is the #5,281 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($29,856).

How Washburn & Doughty Associates Compares

Washburn & Doughty Associates's 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2012-01-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $9,952 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$33,110

Current Penalty Amount

$29,856

Penalty Reduction

9.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,254 from the initial assessment of $33,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Washburn & Doughty Associates compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washburn & Doughty Associates Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $29,856 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,952 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,856 here).

Price Industries, INC. $29,856 GA Perdue Farms, INC. $29,850 DE Synerject LLC $29,848 VA Silver Eagle Refining INC. $29,848 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Marble Builder Direct International, INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH East Balt Bakeries 3 insp. Chicago, IL CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont CORP. 3 insp. Beaumont, CA Tfo Tech CO., LTD 3 insp. Jeffersonville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Price Industries, INC.
Suwanee, GA
3 inspections $29,856
Perdue Farms, INC.
Milford, DE
6 inspections $29,850
2 S Sign Company, Inc.
Beaumont, TX
0 inspections $0
Synerject LLC
Newport News, VA
2 inspections $29,848
Silver Eagle Refining INC.
Evanston, WY
2 inspections $29,848

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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 Washburn & Doughty Associates safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washburn & Doughty Associates's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Washburn & Doughty Associates have? ▼
Washburn & Doughty Associates has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,856.
How many OSHA inspections has Washburn & Doughty Associates had? ▼
Washburn & Doughty Associates has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2012-01-04. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washburn & Doughty Associates? ▼
Washburn & Doughty Associates has been assessed $29,856 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,110 (a 9.8% reduction).
Does Washburn & Doughty Associates have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Washburn & Doughty Associates has 12 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 Washburn & Doughty Associates operate in? ▼
Washburn & Doughty Associates operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Washburn & Doughty Associates rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washburn & Doughty Associates ranks #10,620 (the top quarter 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 Washburn & Doughty Associates's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washburn & Doughty Associates's total OSHA penalty of $29,856 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perdue Farms, INC. in Milford, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $29,850 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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