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Hallmark Engraving INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hallmark Engraving INC ranks #70,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$2,790
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hallmark Engraving INC in Accident, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,790. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hallmark Engraving INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Reliable Building Services in Amityville, NY is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#70,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hallmark Engraving INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hallmark Engraving INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,790 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hallmark Engraving INC.

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Hallmark Engraving INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hallmark Engraving INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hallmark Engraving INC ranks #2,344 at $2,790 current penalty.

How Hallmark Engraving INC Compares

Hallmark Engraving INC's 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-21

Last Inspection

2013-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,395

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $1,395 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$5,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,790

Penalty Reduction

51.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,910 from the initial assessment of $5,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Hallmark Engraving INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hallmark Engraving INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 21 2.7
Total Penalty $2,790 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,395 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,790 here).

Imc Returns, INC. $2,786 IL Western Elite, INC. $2,785 NV Casella Waste Management, INC. $2,800 VT CA Corrections & Rehabilitation California Men's Colony $2,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greenstar Mid-America LLC DBA Greenstar 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department 2 insp. High Bridge, NJ Little Egg Harbor Township DPW 2 insp. Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ City of Port Republic DPW 2 insp. Port Republic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corestaff Services
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
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Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Reliable Building Services
Amityville, NY
0 inspections $0
Bayus Security- Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
Imc Returns, INC.
Elmhurst, IL
2 inspections $2,786

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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 Hallmark Engraving INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hallmark Engraving INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hallmark Engraving INC have? ▼
Hallmark Engraving INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,790.
How many OSHA inspections has Hallmark Engraving INC had? ▼
Hallmark Engraving INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-21 and the most recent on 2013-02-21. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hallmark Engraving INC? ▼
Hallmark Engraving INC has been assessed $2,790 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,700 (a 51.1% reduction).
Does Hallmark Engraving INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hallmark Engraving INC 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 Hallmark Engraving INC operate in? ▼
Hallmark Engraving INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561990). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hallmark Engraving INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hallmark Engraving INC ranks #70,119 (the lower 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 Hallmark Engraving INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hallmark Engraving INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,790 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reliable Building Services in Amityville, NY is a similar administrative & waste services 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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