CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 6719 DOVER ROAD, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 40 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,040.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-05-23.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 40 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 9 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 16, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 1996. Of the 40 total citations, 5 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $16,040.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $401.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION cited for?
CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION received 40 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,040.00. The inspection opened on 1996-05-23.
How much was CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $16,040.00 against CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION in GLEN BURNIE, MD. Average per citation: $401.00.
Is CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CANADA DRY POTOMAC CORPORATION has a risk score of 28 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $16,040.00 is above the industry average.