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Manufacturing · Ijamsville, MD

Long Fence Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Long Fence Company, INC. ranks #88,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$803
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Long Fence Company, INC. in Ijamsville, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $803. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Long Fence Company, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Milhoff Machine & Welding INC in Burnsville, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $803 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#88,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Long Fence Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Long Fence Company, INC. runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$803 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Long Fence Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SOFIDEL AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS BOAT WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUVA PHARMA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUARTZ AND STONE CRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARTIN SPROCKET & GE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HOLLOWELL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27IPSEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL TIRE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPHIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HITACHI ABB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METRO SHEET METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JOHNS MANVILLE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL SHALE BRICK,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT CUSTOM SPRAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONFLUENCE HOLDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARLYLE COCOA CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Long Fence Company, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Long Fence Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Long Fence Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Long Fence Company, INC. ranks #32,942 at $803 current penalty.

How Long Fence Company, INC. Compares

Long Fence Company, INC.'s 6.00 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-06

Last Inspection

2023-08-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$402

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $402 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$7,461

Current Penalty Amount

$803

Penalty Reduction

89.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,658 from the initial assessment of $7,461. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Long Fence Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Long Fence Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $803 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $402 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($803 here).

ST. Louis Tag CO. $803 MO Milhoff Machine & Welding INC $803 MN Weather-Rite LLC $805 MN Mutual Materials CO $805 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation 2 insp. El Dorado, AR Sofidel America 2 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Primex Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Oakwood, GA Davis Boat Works, INC. 2 insp. Newport News, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

ST. Louis Tag CO.
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $803
Milhoff Machine & Welding INC
Burnsville, MN
2 inspections $803
Weather-Rite LLC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $805
Mutual Materials CO
Clackamas, OR
2 inspections $805
McQuay International
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $800

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What to do with this record

Use Long Fence Company, INC.'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 Long Fence Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Long Fence Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Long Fence Company, INC. have? ▼
Long Fence Company, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $803.
How many OSHA inspections has Long Fence Company, INC. had? ▼
Long Fence Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-06 and the most recent on 2023-08-04. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Long Fence Company, INC.? ▼
Long Fence Company, INC. has been assessed $803 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,461 (a 89.2% reduction).
Does Long Fence Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Long Fence Company, INC. has 3 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 Long Fence Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Long Fence Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Long Fence Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Long Fence Company, INC. ranks #88,663 (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 Long Fence Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Long Fence Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $803 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, Milhoff Machine & Welding INC in Burnsville, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $803 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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