This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Prime Tanning Co Safety Record

Berwick, ME · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/02/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Prime Tanning Co in Berwick, Maine has 78 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $6,265 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2003.

Prime Tanning Co, located in Berwick, Maine, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 78 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 $6,265.

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.

78 Violations
12 Inspections
14 Serious
$6,265 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
64 ($590)
Serious?
14 ($5,675)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1973
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $11,710 in penalties for Prime Tanning Co, later reduced to $6,265 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $690
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $60
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $700
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
6 citations $270
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $2,945
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/2003 Accident? Berwick, ME 0 $0
02/26/2001 Complaint? Berwick, ME 2 $0
12/10/1998 Planned? Berwick, ME 9 $0
02/07/1997 Planned? Berwick, ME 0 $0
05/04/1995 Planned? Berwick, ME 0 $0
08/25/1992 Complaint? Berwick, ME 3 $2,700
01/02/1990 Complaint? Berwick, ME 18 $2,975
12/06/1985 Accident? Berwick, ME 0 $0
07/21/1977 Planned? Berwick, ME 3 $0
04/05/1976 Follow-Up? Berwick, ME 5 $0
03/18/1975 Planned? Berwick, ME 22 $205
08/21/1973 Planned? Berwick, ME 16 $385

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