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Wholesale Trade · Salisbury, MD

The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. ranks #32,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty52% serious
$10,945
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. in Salisbury, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,945. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, H&E Equipment Services, INC. in Bessemer, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,938 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
52.4%
of violations were serious
#32,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$10,945 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL MARINE SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRESH FROM TEXAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRITON STONE GROUP O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXPERT HOME CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACTION METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOTOR TRUCK EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK SEED, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECO CUPS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FINE LUMBER & PLYWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILLIPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURTONVIEW CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27CONCRETE VAULTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WASHINGTON COUNTY RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DUBOIS CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLE PROCESSING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY AUTO PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Holt Paper and C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. is the #1,565 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($10,945).

How The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. Compares

The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.'s 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-03

Last Inspection

2025-01-14

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,473

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 14 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $5,473 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

52.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

47.6% 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

$19,700

Current Penalty Amount

$10,945

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,755 from the initial assessment of $19,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $10,945 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,473 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,945 here).

H&E Equipment Services, INC. $10,938 AL Edco Awards and Specialties $10,932 FL Loveland Distributing Company INC $10,964 VA Angelus Block CO., INC. $10,915 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Marine Suppliers 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Fresh From Texas, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Charleston, WV Triton Stone Group of Huntsville, LLC 2 insp. Huntsville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

H&E Equipment Services, INC.
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $10,938
Edco Awards and Specialties
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2 inspections $10,932
Main Group Toys
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Loveland Distributing Company INC
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $10,964
Angelus Block CO., INC.
Sun Valley, CA
2 inspections $10,915

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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 The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. have? ▼
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,945.
How many OSHA inspections has The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. had? ▼
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-03 and the most recent on 2025-01-14. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.? ▼
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. has been assessed $10,945 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,700 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. has 11 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 The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. operate in? ▼
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. ranks #32,500 (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 The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,945 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, H&E Equipment Services, INC. in Bessemer, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,938 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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