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Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. ranks #73,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,285
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,285. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Czech Stop - Little Czech Bakery in West, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#73,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,285 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.134.151.268.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEEL BUILDING COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ROSS CASTING & INNOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POWER STOP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VALENT AEROSTRUCTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MATERIAL CONTROL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BMW MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43STRUCTURAL WOOD SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MAURER AND SHEPHERD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 65DAC AEROSOL & LIQUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39MIDDLETON MEMORIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALLACE SILVERSMITHS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OLD D'S APPAREL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ESTERLINE DEFENSE TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITHION BATTERY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CST INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SUNSET PRINTING & EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RIMCO PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MULLICAN FLOORING LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASTRO PLASTIC CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Hilgartner Natural S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. is the #28,997 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,285).

How Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. Compares

Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.'s 17.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-11-07

Last Inspection

2018-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,143

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $1,143 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,187

Current Penalty Amount

$2,285

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,902 from the initial assessment of $4,187. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 34 8.0
Total Penalty $2,285 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,143 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,285 here).

American Marine Design Corporation $2,282 GA American Metal Products, INC. $2,282 FL Eci Screenprint, INC. $2,282 CT Air Systems Sheet Metal Company, INC $2,280 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Steel Building Components, LLC 2 insp. Edison, NJ Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC 2 insp. Sidney, OH Power Stop, LLC 2 insp. MC Cook, IL Valent Aerostructures, LLC 2 insp. Fredonia, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Breakthrough IT
Beaverton, OR
0 inspections $0
Czech Stop - Little Czech Bakery
West, TX
0 inspections $0
Universal Factory Direct LLC
Portsmouth, NH
0 inspections $0
American Marine Design Corporation
Saint Marys, GA
3 inspections $2,282
American Metal Products, INC.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $2,282

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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 Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. have? ▼
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,285.
How many OSHA inspections has Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. had? ▼
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-07 and the most recent on 2018-12-12. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.? ▼
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. has been assessed $2,285 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,187 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. has 17 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 Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC. ranks #73,999 (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 Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hilgartner Natural Stone CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,285 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Czech Stop - Little Czech Bakery in West, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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