This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Associated Grocers Safety Record

Gardiner, ME

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/30/2002

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Associated Grocers in Gardiner, Maine has 29 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $16,462 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2002.

Associated Grocers, located in Gardiner, Maine, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 29 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,462.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

29 Violations
7 Inspections
18 Serious
$16,462 Penalties
Serious?
18 ($12,562)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($1,700)
Repeat?
2 ($2,200)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1994
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $34,900 in penalties for Associated Grocers, later reduced to $16,462 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $800
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $2,375
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $1,538
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $550
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/30/2002 Complaint? Gardiner, ME 0 $0
11/16/2000 Other? Gardiner, ME 1 $500
08/19/1997 Complaint? Gardiner, ME 4 $0
09/04/1996 Planned? Gardiner, ME 0 $0
08/09/1994 Planned? Gardiner, ME 15 $11,000
09/09/1992 Follow-Up? Gardiner, ME 2 $1,000
04/22/1992 Complaint? Gardiner, ME 7 $3,962

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