Chestertown, MD
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Chestertown, MD has 8 employers tracked by OSHA with 16 total inspections and $39K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Chestertown
Workplace safety enforcement records in Chestertown, MD span 8 employers and 16 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 189 violations — a rate of 11.81 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $39K, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CREAFILL FIBERS CORP alone accounts for $31K in current OSHA penalties, representing 81.4% of the citywide total. The 189 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Chestertown typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 8 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Chestertown
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CREAFILL FIBERS CORP Manufacturing | 4 | 99 | $31K |
| 2 | Benett's Gas Station Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | GILLESPIE & SON INC Manufacturing | 2 | 41 | $3K |
| 4 | KRM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC Construction | 2 | 3 | $2K |
| 5 | PIASECKI CONSTRUCTION, LLC Construction | 2 | 14 | $2K |
| 6 | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF KENT COUNTY Public Administration | 2 | 15 | $0 |
| 7 | KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Educational Services | 2 | 15 | $0 |
| 8 | TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN Public Administration | 2 | 2 | $0 |
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All Employers in Chestertown, MD
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREAFILL FIBERS CORP | Manufacturing | 4 | $31K |
| Benett's Gas Station | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| GILLESPIE & SON INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| KRM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| PIASECKI CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF KENT COUNTY | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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