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McDaniel College, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McDaniel College, INC ranks #37,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty21% serious
$9,223
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

McDaniel College, INC in Westminster, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,223. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McDaniel College, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, East Detroit High School in Eastpointe, MI is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,200 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
21.1%
of violations were serious
#37,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McDaniel College, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McDaniel College, INC runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$9,223 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McDaniel College, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCASE WESTERN RESERVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DENNIS TOWNSHIP BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTHERN HILLS ACADEMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RSU#34, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NEW YORK STATE EDUCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRISTOL TENNESSEE CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMERSET PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HONEOYE CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PATERSON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MT PULASKI CUD #23-H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LONGWOOD CSD SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENMORE UFSD FRANKLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNY WESTCHESTER COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCHENRY COUNTY COLLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNION SPRINGS CSD BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PATCHOGUE MEDFORD UF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MERCER COUNTY TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4McDaniel College, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
McDaniel College, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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.

McDaniel College, INC in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, McDaniel College, INC sits at penalty rank #296 of 856 penalized establishments ($9,223 assessed).

How McDaniel College, INC Compares

McDaniel College, INC's 9.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-16

Last Inspection

2017-04-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $4,612 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

21.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.5% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

68.4% 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

$27,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,223

Penalty Reduction

65.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,777 from the initial assessment of $27,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How McDaniel College, INC compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McDaniel College, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 19 5.7
Total Penalty $9,223 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,612 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,223 here).

East Detroit High School $9,200 MI Fremont Unified School District $9,250 CA Oklahoma City University $9,254 OK Pajaro Valley Unified School District $9,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Case Western Reserve University 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Dennis Township Board of Education 2 insp. Dennisville, NJ Northern Hills Academy 2 insp. Sparta, NJ Rsu#34 2 insp. Old Town, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

East Detroit High School
Eastpointe, MI
3 inspections $9,200
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
5 inspections $9,250
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA
3 inspections $9,150
Portland Public Schools
Portland, ME
2 inspections $1,500

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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 McDaniel College, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McDaniel College, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McDaniel College, INC have? ▼
McDaniel College, INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,223.
How many OSHA inspections has McDaniel College, INC had? ▼
McDaniel College, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-16 and the most recent on 2017-04-03. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McDaniel College, INC? ▼
McDaniel College, INC has been assessed $9,223 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,000 (a 65.8% reduction).
Does McDaniel College, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McDaniel College, INC has 4 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 McDaniel College, INC operate in? ▼
McDaniel College, INC operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McDaniel College, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McDaniel College, INC ranks #37,419 (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 McDaniel College, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McDaniel College, INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,223 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, East Detroit High School in Eastpointe, MI is a similar educational services employer with $9,200 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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