Manufacturing · Midland, VA

Smith-Midland Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smith-Midland Corporation ranks #158 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 56 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$381,740
OSHA penalties: 56
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #158
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smith-Midland Corporation in Midland, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 56 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $381,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smith-Midland Corporation 6 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 56 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #158 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pitman Farms in Sanger, CA is another manufacturing employer with 20 OSHA inspections on record and $381,780 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection: 58.9%
of violations were serious: #158
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 56 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (9.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$381,740
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Smith-Midland Corporation runs far above peers (24.2x 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

$381,740 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Smith-Midland Corporation.

Smith-Midland Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 56 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.

Smith-Midland Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Smith-Midland Corporation ranks #97 at $381,740 current penalty.

How Smith-Midland Corporation Compares

Smith-Midland Corporation's 9.33 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 far above peers (24.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2025-03-12

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63,623

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 15 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $63,623 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

58.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$400,205

Current Penalty Amount

$381,740

Penalty Reduction

4.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,465 from the initial assessment of $400,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Smith-Midland Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Smith-Midland Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	56	8.0
Total Penalty	$381,740	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$63,623	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smith-Midland Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($381,740 here).

Pitman Farms $381,780 CA General Dynamics Nassco $382,987 CA Bigtex Trailers $380,000 OK BCP Ingredients, INC. $385,665 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

List Industries, INC. 6 insp. Deerfield Beach, FL Kunzler & Company, INC. 6 insp. Lancaster, PA Creed-Monarch, INC. 6 insp. New Britain, CT Orlando Baking Company 6 insp. Cleveland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pitman Farms

Sanger, CA

20 inspections $381,780

Rana Meal Solutions, LLC

Bartlett, IL

5 inspections $375,418

Bigtex Trailers

Kingston, OK

3 inspections $380,000

BCP Ingredients, INC.

Verona, MO

7 inspections $385,665

Dell Federal Systems L.P.-OKC

Oklahoma City, OK

0 inspections $0

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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 Smith-Midland Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Smith-Midland Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 56 violations across 6 inspections, including 33 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Smith-Midland Corporation have? ▼

Smith-Midland Corporation has 56 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $381,740.

How many OSHA inspections has Smith-Midland Corporation had? ▼

Smith-Midland Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2025-03-12. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Smith-Midland Corporation? ▼

Smith-Midland Corporation has been assessed $381,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $400,205 (a 4.6% reduction).

Does Smith-Midland Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Smith-Midland Corporation has 33 serious violations, and 6 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 Smith-Midland Corporation operate in? ▼

Smith-Midland Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Smith-Midland Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smith-Midland Corporation ranks #158 (the top 1% 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 Smith-Midland Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Smith-Midland Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $381,740 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (24.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pitman Farms in Sanger, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $381,780 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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