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Spruce Mountain School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spruce Mountain School District ranks #99,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty8% serious
$70
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spruce Mountain School District in Jay, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spruce Mountain School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atlantic Relocation Systems in Tacoma, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
8.3%
of violations were serious
#99,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spruce Mountain School District runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$70 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Spruce Mountain School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHTIKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIEDMONT AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL COLD STORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JACKSON LAND DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMS LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BMS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAM LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LORD & TAYLOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VINCENT PORCARO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUTO RAMP SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CMAC TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHENKER LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CP LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARSHALL'S ATLANTA M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRON MOUNTAIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MESA MOVING & STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Spruce Mountain Scho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Spruce Mountain School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Spruce Mountain School District in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Spruce Mountain School District ranks #4,071 at $70 current penalty.

How Spruce Mountain School District Compares

Spruce Mountain School District's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-28

Last Inspection

2019-03-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $35 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

8.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

91.7% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$70

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Spruce Mountain School District compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spruce Mountain School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $70 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spruce Mountain School District, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70 here).

Mason Moving and Storage INC $84 VA TS Transporting, INC. $85 CA Atlantic Relocation Systems $100 WA Jamaro INC $100 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shtiks, INC. 2 insp. Mountain Top, PA Restoration Hardware 2 insp. West Jefferson, OH Piedmont Airlines, INC. 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Martinez, CA
2 inspections $0
Mason Moving and Storage INC
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $84
Atlantic Relocation Systems
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $100
Able Cold Storage INC DBA Northland Cold Storage
ST Paul Park, MN
2 inspections $100
Worldwide Flight Services INC
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $100

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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 Spruce Mountain School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spruce Mountain School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Spruce Mountain School District have? ▼
Spruce Mountain School District has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70.
How many OSHA inspections has Spruce Mountain School District had? ▼
Spruce Mountain School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-28 and the most recent on 2019-03-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spruce Mountain School District? ▼
Spruce Mountain School District has been assessed $70 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Spruce Mountain School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spruce Mountain School District 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.
What industry does Spruce Mountain School District operate in? ▼
Spruce Mountain School District operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485410). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spruce Mountain School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spruce Mountain School District ranks #99,398 (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 Spruce Mountain School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spruce Mountain School District's total OSHA penalty of $70 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlantic Relocation Systems in Tacoma, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $100 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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