This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Hews Co Safety Record

South Portland, ME

F

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

Last inspected 03/25/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hews Co in South Portland, Maine has 49 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $960 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1983.

Hews Co, located in South Portland, Maine, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 49 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $960.

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.

49 Violations
3 Inspections
20 Serious
$960 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($0)
Serious?
20 ($960)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (16 total) since 1982
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $1,920 in penalties for Hews Co, later reduced to $960 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
16 citations $560
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
7 citations $120
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
5 citations $60
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/25/1983 Follow-Up? South Portland, ME 11 $0
03/07/1983 Follow-Up? South Portland, ME 0 $0
02/09/1982 Planned? South Portland, ME 38 $960

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