Establishment profile
THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
116 BENNOCH ROAD, ORONO, ME, 04473
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 16 years of recorded history, with $1,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 456 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B14 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0040 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within ME. Peer group: 456 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in ME — for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 29S&S · $22,815 proposed / $22,815 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8655501 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 8652799 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6051695 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 8579329 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6539191 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 6038556 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 6038555 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 6038552 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 6026340 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 9365524 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8922547 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Nov 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8797268 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8655207 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6539187 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6539186 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6539184 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6539182 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6051700 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6051698 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8579330 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 5072869 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Aug 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5074310 | Jaw Crusher Penobscot, ME | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5072871 | Chieftain Screen Penobscot, ME | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5072870 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8579332 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 9715865 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9851444 | Jaw Crusher Penobscot, ME | Sep 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717654 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jun 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717657 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Dec 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717656 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Dec 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9710603 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9663500 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9710602 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Dec 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9710601 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Dec 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9526198 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jul 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9526197 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jul 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9526199 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9526196 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6022841 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jul 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9467172 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467171 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467170 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467169 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467168 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467167 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467166 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467165 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9467164 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9466323 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9466322 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9413250 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Nov 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412625 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | May 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412624 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | May 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412610 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412609 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Apr 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412608 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Apr 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9412607 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Apr 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9365523 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365522 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Aug 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365521 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Aug 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365527 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365517 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365526 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Dec 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365519 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Dec 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365525 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9365518 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Sep 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9316511 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 9316510 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 9316509 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 9316512 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8806797 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8806796 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8797267 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6539183 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8922549 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8922548 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8806795 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8807397 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8805636 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8805635 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Oct 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8805634 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Oct 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795347 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795346 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795345 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795344 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795343 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Sep 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716613 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716612 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716611 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | May 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716617 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Mar 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716616 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Dec 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8712805 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Dec 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8712804 | Commander Screen Plant Penobscot, ME | Dec 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716615 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704878 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704877 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jun 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704876 | Pit 5 Penobscot, ME | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716614 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Mar 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8652800 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8652797 | Gravel Pit-Thornton Penobscot, ME | Nov 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-13 | Programmed Related | 3 | 2 | $1,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $1,500 in total penalties.
- How does THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- THORNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.