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

Philips Elmet Safety Record

Lewiston, ME

F

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

Last inspected 05/07/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Philips Elmet in Lewiston, Maine has 63 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $26,163 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2002.

Philips Elmet, located in Lewiston, 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 63 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,163.

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.

63 Violations
17 Inspections
23 Serious
$26,163 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($100)
Serious?
23 ($26,063)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1998
OSHA initially proposed $34,575 in penalties for Philips Elmet, later reduced to $26,163 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $70
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $9,650
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,500
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $488
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $3,900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/07/2002 Follow-Up? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
02/11/2002 Follow-Up? Lewiston, ME 11 $2,113
08/09/2001 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
04/19/2001 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
11/07/2000 Referral? Lewiston, ME 1 $5,000
08/02/2000 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 5 $0
06/06/2000 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 4 $6,000
04/26/2000 Referral? Lewiston, ME 2 $0
10/22/1998 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 1 $1,500
05/12/1997 Planned? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
04/30/1996 Referral? Lewiston, ME 2 $6,500
12/06/1995 Planned? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
01/03/1992 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 14 $4,950
08/24/1978 Complaint? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
03/24/1977 Follow-Up? Lewiston, ME 0 $0
09/13/1974 Planned? Lewiston, ME 9 $30
08/12/1974 Planned? Lewiston, ME 14 $70

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