This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Dixon Valve & Coupling Safety Record

Chestertown, MD · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/12/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dixon Valve & Coupling in Chestertown, Maryland has 34 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $19,730 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2008.

Dixon Valve & Coupling, located in Chestertown, Maryland, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 34 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,730.

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.

34 Violations
5 Inspections
16 Serious
$19,730 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($0)
Serious?
16 ($19,730)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $32,860 in penalties for Dixon Valve & Coupling, later reduced to $19,730 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $5,016
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations
1910.0218 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $290
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/12/2008 Planned? Chestertown, MD 16 $18,100
09/27/2002 Accident? Chestertown, MD 4 $1,000
11/19/1997 Referral? Chestertown, MD 0 $0
08/21/1987 Planned? Chestertown, MD 9 $0
07/07/1987 Planned? Chestertown, MD 5 $630

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