This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Praxair Surface Technologies Safety Record

Biddeford, ME · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/19/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Praxair Surface Technologies in Biddeford, Maine has 33 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $21,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2000 to 2009.

Praxair Surface Technologies, located in Biddeford, Maine, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 33 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $21,500.

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.

33 Violations
4 Inspections
14 Serious
$21,500 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($1,500)
Serious?
14 ($20,000)
1910.0103 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
OSHA initially proposed $28,475 in penalties for Praxair Surface Technologies, later reduced to $21,500 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $4,250
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0103 OSHA Standard
4 citations $3,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $4,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/19/2009 Planned? Biddeford, ME 1 $1,500
05/14/2009 Complaint? Biddeford, ME 3 $5,500
02/27/2008 Complaint? Biddeford, ME 1 $1,500
02/25/2000 Planned? Biddeford, ME 28 $13,000

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