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Retail Trade · Hagerstown, MD

Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. ranks #87,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$945
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. in Hagerstown, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Best Buy in Gainesville, VA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $945 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#87,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$945 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRV WORLD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COSENTINO'S PRICE CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITRUS MOTORS ONTARI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHLAND FOOD & FAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WHOLE FOODS MARKET I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALHAMBRA MOTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EUROPEAN AUTO PARTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALGREENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ECONO RIAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EL MONSTROU DE LAS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13A.C. MOORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SWAP SHOP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H MART LYNNWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHOLE FOODS MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MULBERRY MOTOR PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOB'S SEWING & VACUU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Thomas, Bennett and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,592 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($945 assessed).

How Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. Compares

Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-16

Last Inspection

2025-10-20

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$473

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $473 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$1,750

Current Penalty Amount

$945

Penalty Reduction

46.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $805 from the initial assessment of $1,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $945 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $473 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Moon Valley Nursery LLC $945 CA Tru of PR INC HNC Toys R US $945 PR Chelsea Lumber CO $945 MI Best Buy $945 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RV World LLC 2 insp. Hamburg, PA Cosentino's Price Chopper 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Save Mart Supermarkets 2 insp. San Jose, CA Citrus Motors Ontario, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moon Valley Nursery LLC
Riverside, CA
2 inspections $945
Tru of PR INC HNC Toys R US
Hato Rey, PR
2 inspections $945
Chelsea Lumber CO
Chelsea, MI
2 inspections $945
Best Buy
Gainesville, VA
2 inspections $945
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Citrus Heights, CA
2 inspections $950

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What to do with this record

Use Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. have? ▼
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $945.
How many OSHA inspections has Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. had? ▼
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-16 and the most recent on 2025-10-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.? ▼
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. has been assessed $945 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,750 (a 46.0% reduction).
Does Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. has 1 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 Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. operate in? ▼
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC. ranks #87,257 (the lower 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 Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $945 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Buy in Gainesville, VA is a similar retail trade employer with $945 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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