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Thomas Barnes

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thomas Barnes has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty21% serious
$94,100
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,937
of 100,495 penalized employers

Thomas Barnes in Hollywood, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $94,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thomas Barnes 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Marinelli Company INC in San Diego, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $94,180 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
21.4%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Thomas Barnes compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thomas Barnes runs far above peers (13.9x 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

$94,100 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($94,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $94,100 $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

What the Data Says About Thomas Barnes

The federal enforcement record for Thomas Barnes in Hollywood, MD includes 2 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 14.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (21.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 15 (53.6%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $94,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $94,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $47,050. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (13.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-08-12 to 2016-04-05, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-12

Last Inspection

2016-04-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $47,050 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

21.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

15

Repeat

53.6% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$94,100

Current Penalty Amount

$94,100

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Thomas Barnes compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thomas Barnes Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 28 3.3
Total Penalty $94,100 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47,050 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas Barnes safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thomas Barnes's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Thomas Barnes have? ▼
Thomas Barnes has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 15 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $94,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Thomas Barnes had? ▼
Thomas Barnes has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-12 and the most recent on 2016-04-05. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thomas Barnes? ▼
Thomas Barnes has been assessed $94,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Thomas Barnes have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thomas Barnes has 6 serious violations, and 15 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 Thomas Barnes operate in? ▼
Thomas Barnes operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Thomas Barnes's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thomas Barnes's total OSHA penalty of $94,100 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (13.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Marinelli Company INC in San Diego, CA is a similar construction employer with $94,180 in current penalties.

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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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