NORTH ATLANTIC, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. — a seafood product preparation and packaging facility located at 12A PORTLAND FISH PIER, PORTLAND, ME 04104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-08-09.
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 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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,600.00 is 81% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311712). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 70th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 August 13, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2013. Of the 2 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 total proposed penalty of $1,600.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,600 penalty is higher than 24% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311712 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,890.
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What OSHA violations was NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. cited for?
NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,600.00. The inspection opened on 2013-08-09.
How much was NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,600.00 against NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. in PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $800.00.
Is NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTH ATLANTIC, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $1,600.00 is below the industry average.