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Wholesale Trade · Presque Isle, ME

McCain Fertilizer, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McCain Fertilizer, INC ranks #72,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,458
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

McCain Fertilizer, INC in Presque Isle, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,458. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McCain Fertilizer, INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mulvane Cooperative Union, INC. in Peck, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,464 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McCain Fertilizer, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McCain Fertilizer, INC runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,458 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McCain Fertilizer, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL MARINE SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRESH FROM TEXAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRITON STONE GROUP O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXPERT HOME CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACTION METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOTOR TRUCK EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK SEED, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECO CUPS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FINE LUMBER & PLYWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILLIPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURTONVIEW CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27CONCRETE VAULTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WASHINGTON COUNTY RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DUBOIS CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLE PROCESSING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY AUTO PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4McCain Fertilizer, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
McCain Fertilizer, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

McCain Fertilizer, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, McCain Fertilizer, INC ranks #3,443 at $2,458 current penalty.

How McCain Fertilizer, INC Compares

McCain Fertilizer, INC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-23

Last Inspection

2023-10-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,229

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,229 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$4,096

Current Penalty Amount

$2,458

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,638 from the initial assessment of $4,096. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How McCain Fertilizer, INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McCain Fertilizer, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $2,458 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,229 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McCain Fertilizer, INC, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,458 here).

Mulvane Cooperative Union, INC. $2,464 KS Olympic Steel INC $2,450 WA Automotive Hard Parts, INC. $2,450 MA Amcon Distributing Company $2,450 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Marine Suppliers 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Fresh From Texas, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Charleston, WV Triton Stone Group of Huntsville, LLC 2 insp. Huntsville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zhak, Inc.
Winnetka, CA
0 inspections $0
AMCON Distributing Company
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0
Mulvane Cooperative Union, INC.
Peck, KS
2 inspections $2,464
Olympic Steel INC
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $2,450
Automotive Hard Parts, INC.
Rockland, MA
2 inspections $2,450

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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 McCain Fertilizer, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McCain Fertilizer, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McCain Fertilizer, INC have? ▼
McCain Fertilizer, INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,458.
How many OSHA inspections has McCain Fertilizer, INC had? ▼
McCain Fertilizer, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-23 and the most recent on 2023-10-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McCain Fertilizer, INC? ▼
McCain Fertilizer, INC has been assessed $2,458 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,096 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does McCain Fertilizer, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McCain Fertilizer, INC has 2 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 McCain Fertilizer, INC operate in? ▼
McCain Fertilizer, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McCain Fertilizer, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McCain Fertilizer, INC ranks #72,642 (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 McCain Fertilizer, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McCain Fertilizer, INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,458 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mulvane Cooperative Union, INC. in Peck, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,464 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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