This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Simkins Industries Safety Record

Catonsville, MD

D

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

Last inspected 09/27/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Simkins Industries in Catonsville, Maryland has 38 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $4,715 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 1999.

Simkins Industries, located in Catonsville, Maryland, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 38 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,715.

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.

38 Violations
18 Inspections
11 Serious
$4,715 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($0)
Serious?
11 ($2,385)
Repeat?
4 ($2,330)
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1984
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
1910.0110 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $8,710 in penalties for Simkins Industries, later reduced to $4,715 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
10 citations $1,760
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $170
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $1,100
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations $380
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $920
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/27/1999 Complaint? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
12/01/1992 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
06/09/1992 Complaint? Catonsville, MD 3 $0
12/01/1989 Accident? Catonsville, MD 6 $950
07/14/1989 Referral? Catonsville, MD 2 $0
09/14/1988 Monitoring? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
06/18/1987 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
05/05/1987 Accident? Catonsville, MD 3 $555
09/18/1986 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
07/30/1986 Accident? Catonsville, MD 1 $50
12/30/1985 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
08/30/1985 Referral? Catonsville, MD 5 $1,485
07/03/1985 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
02/11/1985 Planned? Catonsville, MD 8 $395
10/29/1984 Complaint? Catonsville, MD 6 $380
04/24/1984 Follow-Up? Catonsville, MD 0 $0
02/02/1984 Complaint? Catonsville, MD 4 $900
05/05/1983 Complaint? Catonsville, MD 0 $0

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