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University of New England

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of New England ranks #13,449 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$24,962
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,449
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of New England in Biddeford, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,962. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of New England 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,449 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Queen Emma Preschool in Honolulu, HI is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#13,449
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How University of New England compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of New England runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$24,962 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is University of New England.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLINDENWOLD ELEMENTAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIDGEFIELD PARK SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERCER COUNTY TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENOMINEE AREA PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11L'ANSE CREUSE PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHCOAST DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPRINGFIELD TECHNICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCERPORT CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHN BURROUGHS HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENDALL CSD JR SR HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCE WILLIAM COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LENOX SD 122-OST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNY AT BUFFALO OFFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIBERTY CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EAST ORANGE SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE - ESCUELA CEFERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE PAULO FREIRE CHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9University of New En…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
University of New England has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

University of New England in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, University of New England ranks #98 at $24,962 current penalty.

How University of New England Compares

University of New England's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-15

Last Inspection

2019-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,481

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $12,481 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$49,917

Current Penalty Amount

$24,962

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,955 from the initial assessment of $49,917. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of New England compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of New England Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $24,962 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,481 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of New England, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,962 here).

Cal Poly Pomona $25,050 CA Cajon Valley Union School District $25,200 CA Santa Ana Unified School District $25,275 CA DE $24,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lindenwold Elementary School No. 4 2 insp. Lindenwold, NJ Ridgefield Park School District 2 insp. Ridgefield Park, NJ Mercer County Technical Schools Assunpink Center 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Menominee Area Public Schools 2 insp. Menominee, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Queen Emma Preschool
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
3 inspections $25,050
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
2 inspections $9,000
Cajon Valley Union School District
El Cajon, CA
2 inspections $25,200
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
10 inspections $25,275

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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 University of New England safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of New England's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does University of New England have? ▼
University of New England has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,962.
How many OSHA inspections has University of New England had? ▼
University of New England has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-15 and the most recent on 2019-02-15. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of New England? ▼
University of New England has been assessed $24,962 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,917 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does University of New England have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of New England has 10 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 University of New England operate in? ▼
University of New England operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does University of New England rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of New England ranks #13,449 (the top quarter 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 University of New England's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of New England's total OSHA penalty of $24,962 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Queen Emma Preschool in Honolulu, HI is a similar educational services 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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