This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Central Chemical Safety Record

Elkton, MD

F

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

Last inspected 01/18/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Central Chemical in Elkton, Maryland has 44 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $2,695 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2002.

Central Chemical, located in Elkton, Maryland, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 44 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,695.

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.

44 Violations
6 Inspections
21 Serious
$2,695 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($460)
Serious?
21 ($2,235)
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $7,130 in penalties for Central Chemical, later reduced to $2,695 — a 62% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
9 citations $210
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $200
0912.3503 OSHA Standard
5 citations $220
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $250
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $145
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/18/2002 Planned? Elkton, MD 20 $950
11/15/1995 Accident? Elkton, MD 4 $0
08/18/1988 Follow-Up? Elkton, MD 0 $0
05/27/1988 Referral? Elkton, MD 1 $490
01/04/1988 Complaint? Elkton, MD 16 $825
02/14/1985 Accident? Elkton, MD 3 $430

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