Tier 5 Standard

DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION

📍 33 CANCO ROAD, PORTLAND, ME 04101🏭 Site Preparation Contractors (NAICS 238910)📅 2010-12-02
$48,510.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
25/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION — a site preparation contractors facility located at 33 CANCO ROAD, PORTLAND, ME 04101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $48,510.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-02.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $48,510.00 is more than 13.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 January 27, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2011. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,170.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The inspection of Dearborn Construction reveals a high-gravity enforcement profile characterized by a systemic failure to

Industry Benchmark (ME)

This facility's $48,510 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,571.

$3,571
State Avg
$48,510
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $26,950.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 27, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $21,560.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 27, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 27, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
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 DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION cited for?

DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $48,510.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-02.

How much was DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $48,510.00 against DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION in PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $16,170.00.

Is DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DEARBORN CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 25 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $48,510.00 is above the industry average.