Tidewater Direct Safety Record

Centreville, MD · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/19/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tidewater Direct in Centreville, Maryland has 23 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $11,083 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Tidewater Direct in Centreville, Maryland has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Tidewater Direct among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

17 of the 23 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Maryland workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

11.5 Tidewater Direct violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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23 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
17 Serious (5 yr)
$11,083 Penalties (5 yr)
Serious?
17 ($11,083)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $19,012 in penalties for Tidewater Direct, later reduced to $11,083 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $1,365
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $1,365
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $487
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $1,366
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations $1,170

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Tidewater Direct in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/19/2021 Planned? Centreville, MD 11 $5,655
10/19/2021 Planned? Centreville, MD 12 $5,428

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