Utilities · Berlin, MD

County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

43% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland in Berlin, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 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 Worcester County Maryland 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 10 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, Cape May County Mua Cape May Point RR in Cape May Point, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
43.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland.

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County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland Compares

County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland's 11.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-08

Last Inspection

2011-10-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

43.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

56.5% 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland'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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland have?
County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland had?
County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-08 and the most recent on 2011-10-07. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland?
County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland has 10 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 Worcester County Maryland operate in?
County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland 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 County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland's safety record compare to industry average?
County Commissioners of Worcester County 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, Cape May County Mua Cape May Point RR in Cape May Point, NJ 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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