Lewiston Public Schools Safety Record

Lewiston, ME · Educational Services

F

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

Last inspected 03/22/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lewiston Public Schools in Lewiston, Maine has 94 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 89 classified as serious and $800 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2016 to 2021.

Lewiston Public Schools in Lewiston, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the educational services industry, this places Lewiston Public Schools 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.

89 of the 94 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.

18.8 Lewiston Public Schools violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$200 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 94 violations, $800 in penalties across 5 inspections
94 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
89 Total Serious
$800 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($200)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (16 total) since 2016
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 2016
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2016
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2016
1910.0026 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2016
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 94 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $8,000 in penalties for Lewiston Public Schools, later reduced to $800 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
16 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $100
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $200
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
4 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Lewiston Public Schools in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/22/2021 Referral? Lewiston, ME 5 $200
05/16/2016 Programmed Related? Lewiston, ME 21 $500
05/16/2016 Programmed Related? Lewiston, ME 17 $0
05/16/2016 Programmed Related? Lewiston, ME 24 $0
05/16/2016 Programmed Related? Lewiston, ME 27 $100

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