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Wholesale Trade · N Billerica, MA

The Portland Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Portland Group, INC. ranks #2,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious
$86,149
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Portland Group, INC. in N Billerica, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $86,149. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Portland Group, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Market Connect Group, Inc in Bloomfield, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#2,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Portland Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Portland Group, INC. runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$86,149 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($86,149) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $86,149 $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 The Portland Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOAXACA MEXICAN PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19NORTHEAST BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEL STEVENSON & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOBIS PARTS AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EARLE M. JORGENSEN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAR SOAP/STAR CANDL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THEUT'S FLOWER BARN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5P. & R. PAPER SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4USA WHEEL & TIRE OUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BELT SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INDUSTRIAL ALLOY FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COOPER-BOOTH WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GILBERT IRON & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHULTZ SUPPLY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW ENGLAND PARTS WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15The Portland Group, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
The Portland Group, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

The Portland Group, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, The Portland Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #82 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($86,149 assessed).

How The Portland Group, INC. Compares

The Portland Group, INC.'s 7.00 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 far above peers (9.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-21

Last Inspection

2021-04-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $43,075 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$100,051

Current Penalty Amount

$86,149

Penalty Reduction

13.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,902 from the initial assessment of $100,051. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How The Portland Group, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Portland Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 5.5
Total Penalty $86,149 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,075 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Portland Group, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($86,149 here).

Standard Iron & Metal CO., LLC $86,657 OK Set Enterprises INC $87,400 MI Com2 Computers and Technologies, LLC $84,881 IL Leelanau Fruit Company $84,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oaxaca Mexican Products 2 insp. Passaic, NJ Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Eden INC. 2 insp. Knox, PA Northeast Beverage CORP. of Connecticut 2 insp. Orange, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Market Connect Group, Inc
Bloomfield, NJ
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (Bangor ME #12)
Bangor, ME
0 inspections $0
Standard Iron & Metal CO., LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
3 inspections $86,657
Sullivan Provisions Inc.
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Triunfo-Mex, Inc.
City of Industry, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 The Portland Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Portland Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Portland Group, INC. have? ▼
The Portland Group, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $86,149.
How many OSHA inspections has The Portland Group, INC. had? ▼
The Portland Group, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-21 and the most recent on 2021-04-20. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Portland Group, INC.? ▼
The Portland Group, INC. has been assessed $86,149 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $100,051 (a 13.9% reduction).
Does The Portland Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Portland Group, INC. has 12 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 The Portland Group, INC. operate in? ▼
The Portland Group, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423720). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Portland Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Portland Group, INC. ranks #2,238 (the top 5% 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 The Portland Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Portland Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $86,149 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Market Connect Group, Inc in Bloomfield, NJ is a similar wholesale trade 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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