Barber Foods Safety Record

Portland, ME · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/01/2020

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Barber Foods in Portland, Maine has 54 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $34,659 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2020.

Barber Foods in Portland, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Barber Foods among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

36 of the 54 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Maine workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

2.8 Barber Foods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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54 Violations
19 Inspections
36 Serious
$34,659 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($28,659)
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($6,000)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1990
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1998
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 54 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $44,735 in penalties for Barber Foods, later reduced to $34,659 — a 23% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
17 citations $9,398
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $5,450
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $320
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $3,494
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
2 citations $2,813

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Barber Foods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/01/2020 M? Portland, ME 0 $0
05/14/2020 Referral? Portland, ME 0 $0
09/20/2011 Planned? Portland, ME 0 $0
07/07/2010 Planned? Portland, ME 3 $4,250
04/05/2010 Complaint? Portland, ME 0 $0
10/02/2008 Planned? Portland, ME 1 $0
04/18/2007 Planned? Portland, ME 5 $5,344
10/02/2006 Referral? Portland, ME 1 $5,000
11/07/2005 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, ME 0 $0
07/20/2004 Referral? Portland, ME 1 $563
04/20/2004 Planned? Portland, ME 4 $2,532
09/13/1999 Complaint? Portland, ME 6 $1,000
09/13/1999 Follow-Up? Portland, ME 0 $0
09/13/1999 Follow-Up? Portland, ME 0 $0
06/23/1998 Planned? Portland, ME 4 $1,125
06/23/1998 Planned? Portland, ME 21 $12,285
10/18/1996 Complaint? Portland, ME 0 $0
11/14/1990 Planned? Portland, ME 8 $2,560
04/10/1979 Complaint? Portland, ME 0 $0

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