Tier 5 Standard

PANDOLFO CO., INC.

📍 363 MAIN STREET, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2012-01-09
$12,600.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PANDOLFO CO., INC. — a framing contractors facility located at 363 MAIN STREET, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-01-09.

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 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 $12,600.00 is more than 3.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 97th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 20, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 26, 2012. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,600.00 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 $3,150.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (ME)

This facility's $12,600 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,549.

$3,549
State Avg
$12,600
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2012Abated: ✓ 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

Comparing penalized facilities in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (Exact Industry)

PANDOLFO CO., INC. (This Facility)
$12.6K
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2 cit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PANDOLFO CO., INC. cited for?

PANDOLFO CO., INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,600.00. The inspection opened on 2012-01-09.

How much was PANDOLFO CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,600.00 against PANDOLFO CO., INC. in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $3,150.00.

Is PANDOLFO CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PANDOLFO CO., INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $12,600.00 is above the industry average.