Utilities · South Portland, ME
City of South Portland
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of South Portland ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 72 violations across 18 inspections.
- $1,400
- OSHA penalties
- 72
- Violations cited
- 18
- OSHA inspections
- #82,453
- of 99,447 penalized employers
City of South Portland in South Portland, ME has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 72 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected City of South Portland 18 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 72 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 52 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, National Park Sewer Dept in National Park, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.
- 4.0
- violations per inspection
- 72.2%
- of violations were serious
- #82,453
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 72 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How City of South Portland compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- City of South Portland $1,400
City of South Portland
$1,400 in penalties
- Utilities avg
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows City of South Portland runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of South Portland.
City of South Portland in the Utilities enforcement ledger
Utilities sector: City of South Portland is the #710 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,400).
How City of South Portland Compares
City of South Portland's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.
Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
18
First Inspection
2015-10-13
Last Inspection
2024-11-05
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
4.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$78
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 18 inspections over 9 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $78 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
52
Serious
72.2% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
20
Other-Than-Serious
27.8% 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
$14,000
Current Penalty Amount
$1,400
Penalty Reduction
90.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,600 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How City of South Portland compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of South Portland | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 72 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $1,400 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $78 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of South Portland, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
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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.
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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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