Public Administration · Chestertown, MD

County Commissioners of Kent County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County Commissioners of Kent County has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

60% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

County Commissioners of Kent County in Chestertown, MD has been the subject of 2 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 County Commissioners of Kent County 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 9 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dept. of Agriculture ? FS-Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Coeur D Alene, ID is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is County Commissioners of Kent County.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HADDONFIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HOPE HOSE HUMANE FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DETROIT CITY OF FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JUNTA DE GOBIERNO DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAPLE GROVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MADISON- PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ORANGE COUNTY FIRE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MASON COUNTY FPD # 9, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF LA PINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF PORTSMOUTH G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOX ELDER COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOX FIRE PROTECTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LANCASTER CENTRAL SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCMINNVILLE-PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARGYLE TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SPRINGFIELD-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BALDWINSVILLE VILL M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1County Commissioners…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
County Commissioners of Kent County has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 County Commissioners of Kent County Compares

County Commissioners of Kent County's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against County Commissioners of Kent County to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-10

Last Inspection

2024-08-06

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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: Public Administration

How County Commissioners of Kent County compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County Commissioners of Kent County Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County Commissioners of Kent County, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 County Commissioners of Kent County safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, County Commissioners of Kent County's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 County Commissioners of Kent County have?
County Commissioners of Kent County has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has County Commissioners of Kent County had?
County Commissioners of Kent County has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-10 and the most recent on 2024-08-06. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County Commissioners of Kent County?
County Commissioners of Kent County has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does County Commissioners of Kent County have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. County Commissioners of Kent County has 9 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 County Commissioners of Kent County operate in?
County Commissioners of Kent County operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does County Commissioners of Kent County's safety record compare to industry average?
County Commissioners of Kent County's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dept. of Agriculture ? FS-Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Coeur D Alene, ID is a similar public administration 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.