Inspection 342500048 OPENED JUL 26, 2017Closed
12 Hill Way, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1994, OSHA inspectors have visited Benchmark in Maine 28 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 26, 2017 after a complaint, in Cape Elizabeth.
In all, OSHA issued 37 citation items: 29 serious and 8 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $42,369; today they stand at $26,768, 37% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.757 (open web steel joists), 7 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,078 penalty. Benchmark averages $4,285 across 3 cited inspections.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 342425774 OPENED JUN 26, 2017Closed
12 Hill Way, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $5,577 | $2,789 | Jul 6, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $11,154 | $5,577 | Jul 6, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 341933372 OPENED NOV 22, 2016Closed
112 College Avenue, Wells, ME 04090 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,850 | $1,995 | Dec 8, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $3,563 | $2,494 | Dec 8, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340439637 OPENED MAR 2, 2015Closed
1 Chabot Street, Westbrook, ME 04092 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Other-than-serious | $1,800 | $0 | Mar 5, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339663544 OPENED APR 3, 2014Closed
Kennebec Valley Community College 25 Stanley Road, Hinckley, ME 04944 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2014 | Final |
Inspection 339223935 OPENED JUL 18, 2013Closed
56 Game Farm Road, Gray, ME 04039 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 337920615 OPENED DEC 13, 2012Closed
15 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 336739180 OPENED OCT 5, 2012Closed
282 Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
20 older inspections
Inspection 336855184 OPENED OCT 5, 2012Closed
261 Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315285197 OPENED MAR 30, 2011Closed
65 Portland Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 112526355 OPENED MAR 18, 2010Closed
Farley Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,600 | Mar 26, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $800 | Mar 26, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 112524681 OPENED JAN 15, 2008Closed
79 Cat Mousam Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311519698 OPENED NOV 7, 2007Closed
102 Stephen Eaton Lane, Wells, ME 04090 · Residential Remodelers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311349666 OPENED SEP 13, 2007Closed
14 Crossing Way, Augusta, ME 04330 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311025241 OPENED MAY 14, 2007Closed
Searsport Avenue (oceans East Apartments), Belfast, ME 04915 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 25, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 311025225 OPENED MAY 10, 2007Closed
50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $600 | $300 | May 30, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 113790323 OPENED AUG 9, 2006Closed
Biddeford Crossing Off Exit 3, Biddeford, ME 04005 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310101480 OPENED AUG 8, 2006Closed
Route 22, Westbrook, ME 04092 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310021589 OPENED JUN 1, 2006Closed
585 Alfred Road, Biddeford, ME 04005 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(9) · [Reserved] |
Serious | $800 | $800 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.752(d) · Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.753(d)(1) · Hoisting and rigging |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.753(d)(2) · Hoisting and rigging |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.757(a)(9) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.760(b)(3) · Fall protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.757(b)(3) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.757(c)(1) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1926.757(d)(1)(i) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1926.757(d)(6) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1926.757(e)(2) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1926.757(e)(3) · Open web steel joists |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv) · Aerial lifts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.752(a)(1) · Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 309327708 OPENED APR 3, 2006Closed
161 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 113797112 OPENED JUL 29, 2004Closed
5 Lovejoy Street, Rockland, ME 04841 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $625 | $313 | Aug 13, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 112515101 OPENED MAY 5, 2004Closed
50 Portland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 112803721 OPENED FEB 26, 2004Closed
5 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, ME 03904 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Mar 18, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Mar 18, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 113800254 OPENED JAN 9, 2003Closed
400 Deering Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,400 | $700 | Jan 24, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 113800163 OPENED DEC 11, 2002Closed
87 Thompson Street, South Portland, ME 04106 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | Dec 18, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | Dec 18, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 301663399 OPENED JUL 23, 1998Closed
8 Lexington Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 122374317 OPENED MAY 12, 1995Closed
128 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109804864 OPENED MAR 23, 1994Closed
1600 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jun 24, 2019, Portland: Hospitalization · fractures · nonclassifiable
An employee fell approximately 30 to 40 feet out of a scissor lift while painting, hitting the ground and suffering broken bones.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4)
(4) Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.
29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv)
(iv) One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway.
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)
(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.
29 CFR 1926.304 · Woodworking tools
29 CFR 1926.403 · Electrical equipment on job sites
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction
29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems
29 CFR 1926.503 · Fall protection training in construction
29 CFR 1926.550 · [Reserved]
29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
29 CFR 1926.701 · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.752 · Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence
29 CFR 1926.753 · Hoisting and rigging
29 CFR 1926.757 · Open web steel joists
29 CFR 1926.760 · Fall protection
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other commercial and institutional building construction employers in Maine
- Wright Ryan Construction, Inc. Portland · 58 citations · $55,622
- E.J. Perry Construction Company, Inc. Farmington · 8 citations · $2,338
- P.G.R. Construction, Inc. Livermore Falls · 1 citation · $11,916
- Bowman Constructors, Inc. Dover Foxcroft · 11 citations · $15,016
- Northpoint Construction Management Kittery · 1 citation · $6,620
- Courtcon, Inc. Bar Harbor · 11 citations · $53,160
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.