City of South Portland Safety Record

South Portland, ME · Utilities

F

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

Last inspected 11/05/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, City of South Portland in South Portland, Maine has 72 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $1,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2024.

City of South Portland in South Portland, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the utilities industry, this places City of South Portland 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.

52 of the 72 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.

4.0 City of South Portland violations/inspection
vs
2.6 Utilities avg
Above industry average
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72 Violations
18 Inspections
52 Serious
$1,400 Penalties
Serious?
52 ($1,400)
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 7 inspections (9 total) since 2017
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 2015
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 2017
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2017
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2017
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 72 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $14,000 in penalties for City of South Portland, later reduced to $1,400 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
8 citations $200
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $300
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $300

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No workplace accident investigations on file for City of South Portland in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/05/2024 Referral? South Portland, ME 0 $0
12/22/2020 Accident? South Portland, ME 1 $100
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 12 $200
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 3 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 5 $100
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 5 $100
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 9 $100
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 12 $400
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 7 $200
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 0 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 0 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 0 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 5 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 5 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 3 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 0 $0
04/13/2017 Complaint? South Portland, ME 2 $100
10/13/2015 M? South Portland, ME 3 $100

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