This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Nelson Safety Record

Sparrows Point, MD

F

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

Last inspected 08/14/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Nelson in Sparrows Point, Maryland has 20 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $1,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2001.

The Nelson, located in Sparrows Point, Maryland, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 20 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,400.

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.

20 Violations
5 Inspections
6 Serious
$1,400 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($0)
Serious?
6 ($1,400)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $3,500 in penalties for The Nelson, later reduced to $1,400 — a 60% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations $300
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $450
8900.32 M OSHA Standard
1 citation
8900.32 H OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/14/2001 Planned? Sparrows Point, MD 4 $0
08/19/1997 Planned? Sparrows Point, MD 9 $800
07/26/1989 Referral? Sparrows Point, MD 0 $0
05/04/1988 Follow-Up? Sparrows Point, MD 0 $0
10/22/1987 Planned? Sparrows Point, MD 7 $600

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