Tier 5 Standard

AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO.

📍 4 COMMERCIAL ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074🏭 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811310)📅 2024-04-02
$13,551.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
382
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 4 COMMERCIAL ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,551.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-02.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,551.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 14, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,551.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $4,517.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (ME)

This facility's $13,551 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,600.

$14,600
State Avg
$13,551
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,517.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,517.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 14, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,517.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 14, 2024Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. cited for?

AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,551.00. The inspection opened on 2024-04-02.

How much was AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,551.00 against AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. in SCARBOROUGH, ME. Average per citation: $4,517.00.

Is AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AAA ENERGY SERVICE CO. has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $13,551.00 is above the industry average.