Maryland OSHA citations and inspections
Data as of October 5, 2026
Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in Maryland, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. Maryland is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.
Recently issued citations: week of Aug 31, 2026
7 inspections with citations issued in the week of Aug 31, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Town Pub, Inc. | Leonardtown | Sep 1, 2026 | 11 | $5,775 | $5,775 | Open | osha.gov |
| Independent Can Company | Belcamp | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Open | osha.gov |
| J.W. Ebert Corporation | Westernport | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Custom Quality Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Baltimore | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| A. A. Electric Co., Inc. | Baltimore | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Hopkins & Wayson, Inc. | Baltimore | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Prince Frederick | Aug 31, 2026 | 23 | $19,475 | $19,475 | Contested | osha.gov |
Weekly digest archive
- Week of Aug 31, 2026 (7)
- Week of Aug 24, 2026 (14)
- Week of Aug 17, 2026 (26)
- Week of Aug 10, 2026 (6)
- Week of Aug 3, 2026 (13)
- Week of Jul 27, 2026 (7)
- Week of Jul 20, 2026 (17)
- Week of Jul 13, 2026 (28)
- Week of Jul 6, 2026 (30)
- Week of Jun 29, 2026 (18)
- Week of Jun 22, 2026 (6)
- Week of Jun 15, 2026 (13)
- Week of Jun 8, 2026 (19)
- Week of Jun 1, 2026 (34)
- Week of May 25, 2026 (16)
- Week of May 18, 2026 (24)
- Week of May 11, 2026 (34)
- Week of May 4, 2026 (12)
- Week of Apr 27, 2026 (29)
- Week of Apr 20, 2026 (11)
- Week of Apr 13, 2026 (12)
- Week of Apr 6, 2026 (13)
- Week of Mar 30, 2026 (18)
- Week of Mar 23, 2026 (27)
- Week of Mar 16, 2026 (20)
- Week of Mar 9, 2026 (16)
- Week of Mar 2, 2026 (18)
- Week of Feb 23, 2026 (8)
- Week of Feb 16, 2026 (21)
- Week of Feb 9, 2026 (9)
- Week of Feb 2, 2026 (17)
- Week of Jan 26, 2026 (9)
- Week of Jan 19, 2026 (18)
- Week of Jan 12, 2026 (19)
- Week of Jan 5, 2026 (14)
- Week of Dec 29, 2025 (24)
- Week of Dec 8, 2025 (10)
- Week of Dec 1, 2025 (21)
- Week of Nov 24, 2025 (14)
- Week of Nov 17, 2025 (38)
- Week of Nov 10, 2025 (6)
- Week of Nov 3, 2025 (24)
- Week of Oct 27, 2025 (17)
- Week of Oct 20, 2025 (29)
- Week of Oct 13, 2025 (32)
- Week of Oct 6, 2025 (9)
Inspections recently opened
These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.
127 inspections opened in Maryland in the last 60 days have no citations yet (9 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 56, Public administration 25, Manufacturing 8, Retail trade 7, Accommodation & food services 6, Administrative & waste services 6.
| Establishment | City | Industry | Opened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega 3 Nutrition, Inc. | Rockville | Manufacturing | Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mayor and City Council of Baltimore | Baltimore | Public administration | Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Malarkey Roofing Products - Williamsport, MD | Williamsport | Manufacturing | Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Giant Food | Lusby | Retail trade | Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Department of Public Works Water and Wastewater | Baltimore | Construction | Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards in Maryland
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 335 | 375 |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 271 | 474 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 234 | 775 |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 203 | 284 |
| 1926.102 | Eye and Face Protection | 170 | 170 |
| 1926.20 | Construction Safety Programs | 147 | 233 |
| 1926.100 | Hard Hats | 117 | 117 |
| 1926.1060 | Ladder and Stair Training | 91 | 91 |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 84 | 160 |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 83 | 98 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 82 | 169 |
| 1926.502 | Fall Protection Systems | 80 | 140 |
| 05-104(A) | 78 | 82 | |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 76 | 122 |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 52 | 98 |
By industry
| Industry | Inspections cited | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 546 | $2,700 |
| Manufacturing | 73 | $4,200 |
| Administrative & waste services | 44 | $1,700 |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | $2,731 |
| Other services | 28 | $2,050 |
| Transportation & warehousing | 24 | $2,400 |
| Retail trade | 20 | $0 |
| Public administration | 18 | $1,625 |
| Accommodation & food services | 14 | $2,775 |
| Educational services | 9 | $0 |
| Health care & social assistance | 6 | $1,625 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 4 | $312 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 4 | $2,000 |
| Utilities | 4 | $2,925 |
| Professional & technical services | 4 | $2,700 |
| Real estate & rental | 2 | $2,318 |
| Information | 1 | $1,400 |
Largest proposed penalties
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Denton | May 11, 2026 | 13 | $126,250 | $126,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Len Contractors, Inc. | Ridgely | Jan 20, 2026 | 15 | $97,000 | $97,000 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Ac_are Construction Services LLC | Salisbury | May 12, 2026 | 11 | $77,500 | $77,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Easton | Dec 3, 2025 | 7 | $70,500 | $70,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Ac_are Construction Services LLC | Frederick | Jun 24, 2026 | 12 | $69,500 | $69,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| E & M Remodeling LLC | Centreville | May 14, 2026 | 7 | $62,500 | $62,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| A1 Roofing & Restoration, LLC | Denton | May 15, 2026 | 8 | $62,250 | $62,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| German Franco Construction, LLC | Easton | Nov 21, 2025 | 9 | $54,750 | $33,425 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| RM Cruz Construction Services, LLC | Dundalk | Mar 20, 2026 | 8 | $53,250 | $53,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| RM Cruz Construction Services, LLC | Frederick | Feb 18, 2026 | 9 | $48,500 | $48,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
Questions
How many OSHA citations were issued in Maryland in the last 12 months?
829 inspections in Maryland had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 5,243 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.
Who enforces workplace safety in Maryland?
Maryland is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). State Plan states may cite their own state standards in addition to federal 29 CFR standards.
What are the most-cited standards in Maryland?
The most-cited standards were 1926.501 (Fall Protection), 1926.503 (Fall Protection Training), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
What is the typical OSHA penalty in Maryland?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $2,500; the median current penalty was $2,100. 6% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.
How current is this Maryland data?
Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.