Public Administration · Frostburg, MD

City of Frostburg

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Frostburg has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

27% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections

City of Frostburg in Frostburg, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Frostburg 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Dept of Army in Fort Bragg, NC is another public administration employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 26.7%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About City of Frostburg

The federal enforcement record for City of Frostburg in Frostburg, MD includes 3 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (26.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Frostburg to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-06-05 to 2025-01-09, a window of roughly 10 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-06-05

Last Inspection

2025-01-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

26.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Frostburg compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Frostburg	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	15	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Frostburg safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Frostburg's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does City of Frostburg have? ▼

City of Frostburg has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Frostburg had? ▼

City of Frostburg has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-05 and the most recent on 2025-01-09. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Frostburg? ▼

City of Frostburg has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does City of Frostburg have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Frostburg has 4 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 City of Frostburg operate in? ▼

City of Frostburg operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does City of Frostburg's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Frostburg's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Dept of Army in Fort Bragg, NC is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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