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Washburn & Doughty Associates

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washburn & Doughty Associates has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$29,856
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,611
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, 2 S Sign Company, Inc. in Beaumont, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Washburn & Doughty Associates

The federal enforcement record for Washburn & Doughty Associates in East Boothbay, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 4.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 12 (92.3%) 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 $33,110 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $29,856 - a 9.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,952. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-23 to 2012-01-04, a window of roughly 2 years.

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

$6,092

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 $6,092.

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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washburn & Doughty Associates Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 13 7.8
Total Penalty $29,856 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,952 $6,092
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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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
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 $15,410 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, 2 S Sign Company, Inc. in Beaumont, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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