Utilities · Hagerstown, MD

City of Hagerstown, Maryland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Hagerstown, Maryland has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

60% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

City of Hagerstown, Maryland in Hagerstown, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 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 Hagerstown, Maryland 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kruger Energy INC in Sanford, ME is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Hagerstown, Maryland.

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City of Hagerstown, Maryland has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How City of Hagerstown, Maryland Compares

City of Hagerstown, Maryland's 12.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Hagerstown, Maryland to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-31

Last Inspection

2018-12-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Hagerstown, Maryland compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Hagerstown, Maryland Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Hagerstown, Maryland, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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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 City of Hagerstown, Maryland safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Hagerstown, Maryland's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Hagerstown, Maryland have?
City of Hagerstown, Maryland has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Hagerstown, Maryland had?
City of Hagerstown, Maryland has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-31 and the most recent on 2018-12-11. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Hagerstown, Maryland?
City of Hagerstown, Maryland has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Hagerstown, Maryland have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Hagerstown, Maryland has 15 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 Hagerstown, Maryland operate in?
City of Hagerstown, Maryland operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Hagerstown, Maryland's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Hagerstown, Maryland's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kruger Energy INC in Sanford, ME is a similar utilities 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.