TRI TOWN
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRI TOWN — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 53 WINSLOW STREET, PORTLAND, ME 04104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-08-23.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $28,000.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 2, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 5, 2007. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $28,000.00 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 enforcement action against Tri Town reveals a profound failure to address the most lethal hazard in the structural steel erection
This facility's $28,000 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,375.
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What OSHA violations was TRI TOWN cited for?
TRI TOWN received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-08-23.
How much was TRI TOWN fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,000.00 against TRI TOWN in PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $28,000.00.
Is TRI TOWN a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRI TOWN has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,000.00 is above the industry average.