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Elkin Framing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elkin Framing, INC. ranks #26,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty53% serious
$13,911
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elkin Framing, INC. in North East, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,911. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elkin Framing, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 20.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, First Class Construction & Development INC in Arcadia, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,910 in current penalties.

20.0
violations per inspection
52.5%
of violations were serious
#26,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (20.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elkin Framing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elkin Framing, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,911 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elkin Framing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLEASON ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D.R. HORTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GUALAN CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CMET ENTERPRISE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAMANTE CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEONARDO TORRES CORD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARIO A MORALES- ARA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10R H PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FIVE STAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALBERTO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLARKS HOME IMPROVEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST CRAWL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CJ FANNING CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63DM PLUMBING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKY HIGH ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGIC MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JEFFERY DICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THREE OAKS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Elkin Framing, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40
Elkin Framing, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 40 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Elkin Framing, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Elkin Framing, INC. sits at penalty rank #6,823 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($13,911 assessed).

How Elkin Framing, INC. Compares

Elkin Framing, INC.'s 20.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-08

Last Inspection

2021-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,956

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.0 violations per visit. That's $6,956 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

52.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

47.5% 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

$13,911

Current Penalty Amount

$13,911

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elkin Framing, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elkin Framing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 40 3.3
Total Penalty $13,911 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,956 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,911 here).

First Class Construction & Development INC $13,910 CA Ticos Construction LLC $13,910 NC Almazanes Remodeling LLC $13,913 FL Jose Garcia $13,915 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gleason Roofing Company 2 insp. New Britain, CT D.R. Horton, INC. 2 insp. Ocala, FL Gualan Construction, CORP. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL Cmet Enterprise LLC 2 insp. Winter Garden, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

First Class Construction & Development INC
Arcadia, CA
2 inspections $13,910
Ticos Construction LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $13,910
Almazanes Remodeling LLC
Winter Garden, FL
2 inspections $13,913
Jose Garcia
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $13,915
Floorworks
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0

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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 Elkin Framing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elkin Framing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Elkin Framing, INC. have? ▼
Elkin Framing, INC. has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,911.
How many OSHA inspections has Elkin Framing, INC. had? ▼
Elkin Framing, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-08 and the most recent on 2021-04-14. This averages 20.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elkin Framing, INC.? ▼
Elkin Framing, INC. has been assessed $13,911 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elkin Framing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elkin Framing, INC. has 21 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 Elkin Framing, INC. operate in? ▼
Elkin Framing, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elkin Framing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elkin Framing, INC. ranks #26,087 (the upper half 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 Elkin Framing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elkin Framing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,911 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, First Class Construction & Development INC in Arcadia, CA is a similar construction employer with $13,910 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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