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Manufacturing · Biddeford, ME

Valmet INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valmet INC ranks #38,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,873
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valmet INC in Biddeford, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,873. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valmet INC 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crossfield Products CORP/Dex-O-Tex Floor Covering in Roselle Park, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,873 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valmet INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valmet INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,873 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Valmet INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.79.91724.231.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFERROGLOBE USA METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SPIRIT GRAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CONVERTED PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDAIR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GREENLAND COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOPRE AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTVILLE QUALITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEWCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HOLLISTER-WHITNEY EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CUMMINGS RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ASHLAND FOUNDRY AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STEEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22GALLAND HENNING NOPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BROWNING ENTERPRISE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAHR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST UNITED IND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Valmet INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Valmet INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Valmet INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Valmet INC is the #17,154 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,873).

How Valmet INC Compares

Valmet INC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-02-22

Last Inspection

2024-01-31

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,958

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,958 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$35,492

Current Penalty Amount

$8,873

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,619 from the initial assessment of $35,492. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Valmet INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valmet INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $8,873 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,958 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Valmet INC, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,873 here).

Crown Equipment Corporation $8,873 OH Injection Molding Solutions, INC. $8,873 WI Spectrum Brands Corporation $8,873 MO Frit Industries $8,873 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical, INC. 3 insp. Waterford, OH Kerry INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA American Spirit Graphics 3 insp. Des Moines, IA Converted Products, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH
4 inspections $8,873
Injection Molding Solutions, INC.
Siren, WI
2 inspections $8,873
Spectrum Brands Corporation
Bridgeton, MO
2 inspections $8,873
Frit Industries
Walnut Ridge, AR
2 inspections $8,873
Crossfield Products CORP/Dex-O-Tex Floor Covering
Roselle Park, NJ
2 inspections $8,873

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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 Valmet INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valmet INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Valmet INC have? ▼
Valmet INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,873.
How many OSHA inspections has Valmet INC had? ▼
Valmet INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-22 and the most recent on 2024-01-31. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valmet INC? ▼
Valmet INC has been assessed $8,873 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,492 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Valmet INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valmet INC has 4 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 Valmet INC operate in? ▼
Valmet INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333243). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Valmet INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valmet INC ranks #38,594 (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 Valmet INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valmet INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,873 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crossfield Products CORP/Dex-O-Tex Floor Covering in Roselle Park, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,873 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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