CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. — a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility located at 1 WALLACE AVENUE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 28 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,539.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-05.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,539.00 is more than 11.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332312). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 28 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 March 3, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 9, 2016. Of the 28 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 $71,539.00 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 $2,554.96 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Casco Bay Steel Structures, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in safety
This facility's $71,539 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332312 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,664.
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What OSHA violations was CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. cited for?
CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. received 28 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $71,539.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-05.
How much was CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $71,539.00 against CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $2,554.96.
Is CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. has a risk score of 53 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $71,539.00 is above the industry average.