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Wholesale Trade · Hagerstown, MD

Conservit INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Conservit INC. ranks #22,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 44 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$16,025
OSHA penalties
44
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Conservit INC. in Hagerstown, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 44 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,025. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Conservit INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 44 violations, averaging 14.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 35 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Integrated Waste Solutions in Fairburn, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.7
violations per inspection
79.5%
of violations were serious
#22,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 44 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (14.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Conservit INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Conservit INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,025 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Conservit INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVERGREEN RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PRAIRIE AG PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19STONE CITY KITCHEN A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECYCLING COMPLIANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAM'S FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GERALD GRAIN CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DIAZ FOODS CHICAGO, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AGLAND CO-OP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALCO IRON & METAL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GLORYBEE NATURAL SWE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACTION BAG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KG AGRI PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31RECYC-MATTRESSES CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33M S INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAKE COUNTRY DAIRY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STATE STEEL OF OMAHA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BROOKFIELD IRON & ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Conservit INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44
Conservit INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 44 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.

Conservit INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Conservit INC. sits at penalty rank #1,060 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($16,025 assessed).

How Conservit INC. Compares

Conservit INC.'s 14.67 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-03-05

Last Inspection

2018-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,342

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.7 violations per visit. That's $5,342 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

79.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

20.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$58,175

Current Penalty Amount

$16,025

Penalty Reduction

72.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,150 from the initial assessment of $58,175. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Conservit INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Conservit INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 44 5.5
Total Penalty $16,025 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,342 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,025 here).

Universal Waste Solutions, LLC $16,030 PA Eladio Lezama $16,000 KS Dons Car Crushing INC $16,052 SC Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. $16,065 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Evergreen Recycling, LLC 3 insp. Albany, NY Prairie Ag Partners 3 insp. Lake Preston, SD Stone City Kitchen and Bath Design Center, Incorporated DBA Stone City 3 insp. Chicago, IL Recycling Compliance Specialists LLC 3 insp. Madison, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Waste Solutions, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $16,030
Ace Metal Recycling Inc
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Miller Auto Parts & Supply Company, INC.
Cumberland, MD
2 inspections $16,045
Integrated Waste Solutions
Fairburn, GA
0 inspections $0
Eladio Lezama
Overland Park, KS
2 inspections $16,000

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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 Conservit INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Conservit INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 44 violations across 3 inspections, including 35 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Conservit INC. have? ▼
Conservit INC. has 44 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,025.
How many OSHA inspections has Conservit INC. had? ▼
Conservit INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-05 and the most recent on 2018-06-06. This averages 14.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Conservit INC.? ▼
Conservit INC. has been assessed $16,025 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,175 (a 72.5% reduction).
Does Conservit INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Conservit INC. has 35 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 Conservit INC. operate in? ▼
Conservit INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Conservit INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Conservit INC. ranks #22,406 (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 Conservit INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Conservit INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,025 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Integrated Waste Solutions in Fairburn, GA 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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