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Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. ranks #84,854 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$1,147
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,854
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. in Eckhart Mines, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,147. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,854 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. in Theodore, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#84,854
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,147 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRESOURCE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41PARK STEIN, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THREE SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEA-3, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WRIGHTMAN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SONNY GLASBRENNER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEGADOOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOY GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE FASTENERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORFOLK IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23QUALITY METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASONITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAM L HRNCIR & F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARIBE HOME CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE GROVE COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEN GRECO COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYNERGY LABS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Bill Miller Equipmen…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. ranks #3,943 at $1,147 current penalty.

How Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. Compares

Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-05

Last Inspection

2016-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$574

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $574 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,687

Current Penalty Amount

$1,147

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $540 from the initial assessment of $1,687. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $1,147 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $574 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,147 here).

Performance Food Group, INC. $1,147 FL Robert William Halfacre DBA Bobcat Athletics $1,145 CA Cemex $1,150 FL Ohio Oxide Corporation $1,138 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Resource Management Companies 2 insp. Earth City, MO Park Stein, INC DBA Parkway Iron and Metal 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Three Sons, INC. 2 insp. Pico Rivera, CA Sea-3, INC. 2 insp. Newington, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Performance Food Group, INC.
Gainesville, FL
4 inspections $1,147
Florencio's Recycling Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Robert William Halfacre DBA Bobcat Athletics
Huntington Park, CA
2 inspections $1,145
Cemex
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $1,150
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.
Theodore, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. have? ▼
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,147.
How many OSHA inspections has Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. had? ▼
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-05 and the most recent on 2016-04-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.? ▼
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. has been assessed $1,147 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,687 (a 32.0% reduction).
Does Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. operate in? ▼
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC. ranks #84,854 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bill Miller Equipment Sales, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,147 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. in Theodore, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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