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Administrative & Waste Services · Auburn, ME

Maine Waste-to-Energy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maine Waste-to-Energy ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Maine Waste-to-Energy in Auburn, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Maine Waste-to-Energy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bear Creek Lock Safe & Alarm INC in Medford, OR is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $165 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 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 Maine Waste-to-Energy compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Maine Waste-to-Energy runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$165 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Maine Waste-to-Energy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EG PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25JEWISH VOCATIONAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TECNICA ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PACIFIC STATES - SUK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURRTEC WASTE INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABM INDUSTRIES INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUPERIOR TASKING ADV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF KINGWOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACCOLADE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UPPER VALLEY DISPOSA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE SERVICE COMPANIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FARAGE TREE AND STUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARADISE LANDSCAPE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIVER EDGE METALS AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CANNON TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Maine Waste-to-Energy, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Maine Waste-to-Energy has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Maine Waste-to-Energy in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Maine Waste-to-Energy sits at penalty rank #3,486 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($165 assessed).

How Maine Waste-to-Energy Compares

Maine Waste-to-Energy's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-01-27

Last Inspection

2023-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$83

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $83 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,650

Current Penalty Amount

$165

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,485 from the initial assessment of $1,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Maine Waste-to-Energy compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Maine Waste-to-Energy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $165 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $83 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Maine Waste-to-Energy, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($165 here).

Bear Creek Lock Safe & Alarm INC $165 OR Environmental Maintenance Engineers INC $160 MI The Ritz Companies $160 CA Packers Sanitation Services, INC. $175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Millburn New Jersey 2 insp. Millburn, NJ Eg Plastics LLC 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Jewish Vocational Services 2 insp. Chicago, IL Tecnica Environmental Services, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bear Creek Lock Safe & Alarm INC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $165
Environmental Maintenance Engineers INC
Detroit, MI
5 inspections $160
The Ritz Companies
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $160
Packers Sanitation Services, INC.
Selma, CA
2 inspections $175
Alley Tree and Landscape, INC.
Tuolumne, CA
2 inspections $175

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What to do with this record

Use Maine Waste-to-Energy'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 Maine Waste-to-Energy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Maine Waste-to-Energy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Maine Waste-to-Energy have? ▼
Maine Waste-to-Energy has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $165.
How many OSHA inspections has Maine Waste-to-Energy had? ▼
Maine Waste-to-Energy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-27 and the most recent on 2023-01-31. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Maine Waste-to-Energy? ▼
Maine Waste-to-Energy has been assessed $165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,650 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Maine Waste-to-Energy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Maine Waste-to-Energy has 8 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 Maine Waste-to-Energy operate in? ▼
Maine Waste-to-Energy operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562213). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Maine Waste-to-Energy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Maine Waste-to-Energy ranks #98,073 (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 Maine Waste-to-Energy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Maine Waste-to-Energy's total OSHA penalty of $165 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bear Creek Lock Safe & Alarm INC in Medford, OR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $165 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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