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

Mineral Pigments Safety Record

Beltsville, MD

F

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

Last inspected 12/15/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Mineral Pigments in Beltsville, Maryland has 96 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $15,465 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1997.

Mineral Pigments, located in Beltsville, 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 96 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,465.

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.

96 Violations
13 Inspections
35 Serious
$15,465 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
56 ($1,485)
Serious?
35 ($13,140)
Repeat?
5 ($840)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (10 total) since 1976
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $44,756 in penalties for Mineral Pigments, later reduced to $15,465 — a 65% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
10 citations $2,030
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $1,725
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,806
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $275
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $609
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/15/1997 Planned? Beltsville, MD 8 $1,300
08/23/1994 Accident? Beltsville, MD 8 $2,590
02/19/1992 Referral? Beltsville, MD 15 $6,800
04/02/1985 Referral? Beltsville, MD 9 $400
12/06/1984 Planned? Beltsville, MD 10 $550
01/04/1978 Follow-Up? Beltsville, MD 0 $0
09/20/1977 Follow-Up? Beltsville, MD 0 $0
08/19/1977 Complaint? Beltsville, MD 4 $700
11/04/1976 Follow-Up? Beltsville, MD 0 $0
09/13/1976 Planned? Beltsville, MD 30 $2,200
09/07/1976 Follow-Up? Beltsville, MD 2 $750
02/12/1976 Follow-Up? Beltsville, MD 0 $0
01/19/1976 Planned? Beltsville, MD 10 $175

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