Utilities · Sharptown, MD

Commissioners of Sharptown

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Commissioners of Sharptown has a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

55% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Commissioners of Sharptown in Sharptown, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 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 Commissioners of Sharptown 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 12 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, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, NY is another utilities employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 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 Commissioners of Sharptown.

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Commissioners of Sharptown has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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 Commissioners of Sharptown Compares

Commissioners of Sharptown's 11.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-05

Last Inspection

2015-02-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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 Commissioners of Sharptown compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Commissioners of Sharptown Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 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 Commissioners of Sharptown, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Commissioners of Sharptown'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 Commissioners of Sharptown safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Commissioners of Sharptown's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Commissioners of Sharptown have?
Commissioners of Sharptown has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Commissioners of Sharptown had?
Commissioners of Sharptown has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-05 and the most recent on 2015-02-12. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Commissioners of Sharptown?
Commissioners of Sharptown has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Commissioners of Sharptown have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Commissioners of Sharptown has 12 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 Commissioners of Sharptown operate in?
Commissioners of Sharptown operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Commissioners of Sharptown's safety record compare to industry average?
Commissioners of Sharptown'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, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, NY 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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