Creafill Fibers Safety Record

Chestertown, MD · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/12/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Creafill Fibers in Chestertown, Maryland has 99 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 68 classified as serious and $31,330 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2009 to 2021.

Creafill Fibers in Chestertown, Maryland has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Creafill Fibers among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

68 of the 99 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Maryland workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

19.8 Creafill Fibers violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$1,750 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 99 violations, $31,330 in penalties across 5 inspections
99 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
68 Total Serious
$31,330 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($1,750)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2011
5010.4 A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2011
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2011
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 99 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $166,425 in penalties for Creafill Fibers, later reduced to $31,330 — a 81% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
13 citations $1,000
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
11 citations $950
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
10 citations $950
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
7 citations $950

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Creafill Fibers in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/12/2021 Accident? Chestertown, MD 1 $1,750
10/16/2018 Accident? Chestertown, MD 0 $0
06/06/2011 Programmed Related? Chestertown, MD 35 $7,925
05/31/2011 Planned? Chestertown, MD 63 $21,655
04/14/2009 Planned? Chestertown, MD 0 $0

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