This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Carey Distributing Safety Record

Fruitland, MD

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/25/1997

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Carey Distributing in Fruitland, Maryland has 20 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 14 classified as serious and $2,300 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Carey Distributing, located in Fruitland, Maryland, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 20 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,300.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

20 Violations
1 Inspections
14 Serious
$2,300 Penalties
Serious?
14 ($1,840)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($460)
OSHA initially proposed $4,755 in penalties for Carey Distributing, later reduced to $2,300 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/25/1997 Planned? Fruitland, MD 20 $2,300

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