WEEKS MARINE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEEKS MARINE, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 505 WASHINGTON AVENUE, BATH, ME 04530 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $254,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-12-21.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 June 1, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 7, 2001. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $36,285.71 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 Weeks Marine’s Bath facility revealed a profound breakdown in safety management systems, characterized
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What OSHA violations was WEEKS MARINE, INC. cited for?
WEEKS MARINE, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $254,000.00. The inspection opened on 2000-12-21.
How much was WEEKS MARINE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $254,000.00 against WEEKS MARINE, INC. in BATH, ME. Average per citation: $36,285.71.
Is WEEKS MARINE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WEEKS MARINE, INC. has a risk score of 78 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $254,000.00 is above the industry average.