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Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated ranks #20,742 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$17,300
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,742
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,742 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Star Iron Works, INC. in Big Run, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,300 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#20,742
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,300 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WODIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Clendenin Brothers, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #9,897 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,300 assessed).

How Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated Compares

Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated's 16.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-28

Last Inspection

2023-03-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $8,650 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% 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

$25,950

Current Penalty Amount

$17,300

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,650 from the initial assessment of $25,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $17,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,650 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,300 here).

Rann Valdez Stone INC. $17,300 CA Star Iron Works, INC. $17,300 PA Cham Cal Engineering INC $17,300 CA California Closets $17,300 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rann Valdez Stone INC.
Concord, CA
2 inspections $17,300
Star Iron Works, INC.
Big Run, PA
3 inspections $17,300
Cham Cal Engineering INC
Garden Grove, CA
2 inspections $17,300
California Closets
San Antonio, TX
4 inspections $17,300
Ameriken Die Supply, INC.
Wood Dale, IL
2 inspections $17,303

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What to do with this record

Use Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated have? ▼
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated had? ▼
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-28 and the most recent on 2023-03-28. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated? ▼
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated has been assessed $17,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,950 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated has 18 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 Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated ranks #20,742 (the top quarter 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 Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clendenin Brothers, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $17,300 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Star Iron Works, INC. in Big Run, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,300 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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