Educational Services · Salisbury, MD

Wicomico County Board of Education

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wicomico County Board of Education has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

73% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Wicomico County Board of Education in Salisbury, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wicomico County Board of Education 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Oneida in Oneida, TN is another educational services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wicomico County Board of Education.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADVANCED CAREER INST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PICKETT COUNTY - HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BALLSTON SPA CSD HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF BRIDGEPORT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CORONADO UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YORK CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23HUDSON FALLS CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUNY BUFFALO S CAMPU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SANDY CREEK CSD CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROSA PARKS HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LETCHWORTH CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MORRIS CSD CENTRAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMONT SCHOOL DIST.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WAYNE CSD ONTARIO PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOWER CAPE MAY REGIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WASHINGTON AVENUE EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEL-JEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Wicomico County Boar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Wicomico County Board of Education has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Wicomico County Board of Education Compares

Wicomico County Board of Education's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Wicomico County Board of Education to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-07

Last Inspection

2018-10-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Wicomico County Board of Education compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wicomico County Board of Education Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 11 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wicomico County Board of Education, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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What to do with this record

Use Wicomico County Board of Education'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 Wicomico County Board of Education safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Wicomico County Board of Education's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wicomico County Board of Education have?
Wicomico County Board of Education has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Wicomico County Board of Education had?
Wicomico County Board of Education has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-07 and the most recent on 2018-10-15. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wicomico County Board of Education?
Wicomico County Board of Education has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Wicomico County Board of Education have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Wicomico County Board of Education has 8 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 Wicomico County Board of Education operate in?
Wicomico County Board of Education operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Wicomico County Board of Education's safety record compare to industry average?
Wicomico County Board of Education's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Oneida in Oneida, TN is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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