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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center ranks #28,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$12,850
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,850. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing in Colonial Heights, VA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#28,114
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$12,850 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUTAH STATE DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BOND & STEELE CLINIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SANTA FE CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROLYN BOONE LEWIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HIGHLAND PARK NURSIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ST. JOHN'S RIVERSIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PSL REHABILITATION A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENTAL HEALTH KOKUA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCRANTON COUNSELING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRAVO CARE OF EAST P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GUTHRIE ROBERT PACKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHCA WOMAN'S HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPRUCE ROOTS FAMILY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALDEN POPLAR CREEK R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHINGTON MANOR RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KING FARM PRESBYTERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EASTERN SIERRA MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Northern Light Easte…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is the #491 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($12,850).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,850 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Compares

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-12

Last Inspection

2022-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $6,425 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$30,113

Current Penalty Amount

$12,850

Penalty Reduction

57.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,850

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,263 from the initial assessment of $30,113. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $12,850 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,425 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,850 here).

ST. John's Riverside Hospital $12,860 NY Allosource $12,880 CO Natalie Stimpson, PC $12,800 TX Schaefer Ambulance Service INC DBA Gold Cross Amb $12,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Utah State Developmental Center 2 insp. American Fork, UT University Hospital, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Bond & Steele Clinic, P.a. 2 insp. Winter Haven, FL Santa Fe Care Center 2 insp. Santa Fe, NM

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Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center against Jydes Family Clinic, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center have? ▼
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center had? ▼
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-12 and the most recent on 2022-10-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center? ▼
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been assessed $12,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,113 (a 57.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has 1 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.
Has Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center operate in? ▼
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center ranks #28,114 (the upper 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 Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $12,850 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing in Colonial Heights, VA is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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