Educational Services · Biddeford, ME

Biddeford School Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Biddeford School Department has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

60% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Biddeford School Department in Biddeford, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Biddeford School Department 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Upper Deerfield School District in Seabrook, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Biddeford School Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF MASSAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEWFANE CSD DISTRICT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROOKDALE COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CUNY - UNIVERSAL WVPP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MORRIS COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MARCUS WHITMAN CSD E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CUNY QUEENSBOROUGH C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUNY NASSAU COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SMART SCHOOLS MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELIZABETHTON CITY SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNION CITY SCHOOLS -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DE ESC DRA MARIA CAD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MIDDLE TENNESSEE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MIDDLETOWN ECSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORTHBAY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ERIE COMMUNITY COLLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32PHOENIX CSD MICHAEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1JERSEY CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Biddeford School Dep…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Biddeford School Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Biddeford School Department Compares

Biddeford School Department's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Biddeford School Department to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-27

Last Inspection

2019-11-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Biddeford School Department compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Biddeford School Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Biddeford School Department, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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What to do with this record

Use Biddeford School Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Biddeford School Department safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Biddeford School Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Biddeford School Department have?
Biddeford School Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Biddeford School Department had?
Biddeford School Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-27 and the most recent on 2019-11-14. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Biddeford School Department?
Biddeford School Department has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Biddeford School Department have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Biddeford School Department has 3 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 Biddeford School Department operate in?
Biddeford School Department operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Biddeford School Department's safety record compare to industry average?
Biddeford School Department's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Upper Deerfield School District in Seabrook, NJ is a similar educational services 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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