Public Administration · Baltimore, MD

Maryland Department of Transportation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maryland Department of Transportation ranks #28,243 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,778
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #28,243
of 99,447 penalized employers

Maryland Department of Transportation in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,778. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Maryland Department of Transportation 7 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,243 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Municipio DE Trujillo Alto in Trujillo Alto, PR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,868 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #28,243
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Maryland Department of…

$12,778
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Maryland Department of Transportation runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,778 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Maryland Department of Transportation.

Maryland Department of Transportation has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 33 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Maryland Department of Transportation in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Maryland Department of Transportation is the #495 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($12,778).

How Maryland Department of Transportation Compares

Maryland Department of Transportation's 4.71 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-04-10

Last Inspection

2025-12-03

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $1,825 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,000

Current Penalty Amount

$12,778

Penalty Reduction

32.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,222 from the initial assessment of $19,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Maryland Department of Transportation compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Maryland Department of Transportation	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	33	6.4
Total Penalty	$12,778	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,825	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Maryland Department of Transportation, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,778 here).

City of New London $12,810 CT Buena Vista Public Works Department $12,700 VA Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist $12,700 WA Municipio DE Trujillo Alto $12,868 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

LA City Fire 7 insp. Los Angeles, CA Irondequoit Town Hall 7 insp. Rochester, NY Lakesite - Administration 7 insp. Lakesite, TN Locust Valley FD 7 insp. Locust Valley, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of New London

New London, CT

16 inspections $12,810

Beardstown Fire Department

Beardstown, IL

0 inspections $0

Buena Vista Public Works Department

Buena Vista, VA

3 inspections $12,700

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

Sunnyside, WA

5 inspections $12,700

Municipio DE Trujillo Alto

Trujillo Alto, PR

4 inspections $12,868

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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 Maryland Department of Transportation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Maryland Department of Transportation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 7 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Maryland Department of Transportation have? ▼

Maryland Department of Transportation has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,778.

How many OSHA inspections has Maryland Department of Transportation had? ▼

Maryland Department of Transportation has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-10 and the most recent on 2025-12-03. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Maryland Department of Transportation? ▼

Maryland Department of Transportation has been assessed $12,778 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,000 (a 32.7% reduction).

Does Maryland Department of Transportation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Maryland Department of Transportation has 18 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 Maryland Department of Transportation operate in? ▼

Maryland Department of Transportation operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Maryland Department of Transportation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Maryland Department of Transportation ranks #28,243 (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 Maryland Department of Transportation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Maryland Department of Transportation's total OSHA penalty of $12,778 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Trujillo Alto in Trujillo Alto, PR is a similar public administration employer with $12,868 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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