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Port City Press INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Port City Press INC ranks #29,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$12,315
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Port City Press INC in Pikesville, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,315. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Port City Press INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Kayser-Roth Corporation in Graham, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,318 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#29,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Port City Press INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Port City Press INC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,315 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Port City Press INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIGMA PROCESSED MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TEEN CHALLENGE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29KANEMITSU LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TEXAROME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRAXYS PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SHAWNEE MILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRI-STATE SHEARING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAMPAC INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTURY PRECISION EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NUCAP US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COMPOSITE MODULES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AUTOCAM CORP DBA AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & B Machining, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC FROZEN FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CREATIVE CUSTOM CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BRAVO MARBLE AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33Port City Press INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Port City Press INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Port City Press INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Port City Press INC ranks #13,500 at $12,315 current penalty.

How Port City Press INC Compares

Port City Press INC's 12.00 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-12

Last Inspection

2013-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,158

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $6,158 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,525

Current Penalty Amount

$12,315

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,210 from the initial assessment of $21,525. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Port City Press INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Port City Press INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $12,315 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,158 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,315 here).

Advanced Manufacturing & Power Systems, INC. $12,315 FL Axium Plastics LLC. $12,314 OH Available Plastics, INC. $12,318 AL Kayser-Roth Corporation $12,318 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sigma Processed Meats, INC. 2 insp. Seminole, OK USA Technologies, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Teen Challenge of Florida, INC. 2 insp. Pensacola, FL Kanemitsu LLC 2 insp. Kaunakakai, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanced Manufacturing & Power Systems, INC.
Deland, FL
6 inspections $12,315
Axium Plastics LLC.
New Albany, OH
3 inspections $12,314
Available Plastics, INC.
Huntsville, AL
3 inspections $12,318
Kayser-Roth Corporation
Graham, NC
2 inspections $12,318
Beach Manufacturing Company
New Carlisle, OH
2 inspections $12,311

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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 Port City Press INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Port City Press INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Port City Press INC have? ▼
Port City Press INC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,315.
How many OSHA inspections has Port City Press INC had? ▼
Port City Press INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-12 and the most recent on 2013-01-10. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Port City Press INC? ▼
Port City Press INC has been assessed $12,315 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,525 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does Port City Press INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Port City Press INC has 9 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 Port City Press INC operate in? ▼
Port City Press INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323117). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Port City Press INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Port City Press INC ranks #29,223 (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 Port City Press INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Port City Press INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,315 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, Kayser-Roth Corporation in Graham, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,318 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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