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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Biddeford, ME

Southern Maine Health Care

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Maine Health Care has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$13,067
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,761
of 100,495 penalized employers

Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,067. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Maine Health Care 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Monroe Pavilion Health Center in Chicago, IL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
72%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Southern Maine Health Care compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southern Maine Health Care runs far above peers (11.1x 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

$13,067 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Southern Maine Health Care

The federal enforcement record for Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (77.8%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,990 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $13,067 - a 53.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,356. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (11.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-08-01 to 2022-09-19, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-01

Last Inspection

2022-09-19

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,356

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,356 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$27,990

Current Penalty Amount

$13,067

Penalty Reduction

53.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,923 from the initial assessment of $27,990. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Southern Maine Health Care compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Maine Health Care Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $13,067 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,356 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Maine Health Care safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Maine Health Care's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Southern Maine Health Care have? ▼
Southern Maine Health Care has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,067.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Maine Health Care had? ▼
Southern Maine Health Care has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-01 and the most recent on 2022-09-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Maine Health Care? ▼
Southern Maine Health Care has been assessed $13,067 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,990 (a 53.3% reduction).
Does Southern Maine Health Care have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Maine Health Care has 7 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 Southern Maine Health Care operate in? ▼
Southern Maine Health Care operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Southern Maine Health Care's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Maine Health Care's total OSHA penalty of $13,067 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (11.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Monroe Pavilion Health Center in Chicago, IL is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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