This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Globe-Union Safety Record

Middletown, DE

F

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

Last inspected 09/19/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Globe-Union in Middletown, Delaware has 71 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $5,630 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1980.

Globe-Union, located in Middletown, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 71 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,630.

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.

71 Violations
15 Inspections
12 Serious
$5,630 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
58 ($800)
Serious?
12 ($3,870)
Repeat?
1 ($960)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $8,530 in penalties for Globe-Union, later reduced to $5,630 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
9 citations $490
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
8 citations $75
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $140
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $640
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
4 citations $800
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/19/1980 Planned? Middletown, DE 15 $770
08/21/1979 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 9 $800
03/28/1978 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 0 $0
01/11/1978 Planned? Middletown, DE 8 $360
01/03/1978 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 3 $1,600
06/29/1977 Complaint? Middletown, DE 0 $0
06/21/1977 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 0 $0
04/25/1977 Complaint? Middletown, DE 0 $0
10/19/1976 Complaint? Middletown, DE 10 $0
06/22/1976 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 0 $0
05/25/1976 Accident? Middletown, DE 1 $600
02/18/1975 Complaint? Middletown, DE 0 $0
11/06/1974 Complaint? Middletown, DE 7 $935
11/06/1974 Complaint? Middletown, DE 18 $565
12/21/1972 Follow-Up? Middletown, DE 0 $0

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