J. P. SMITH CO., INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J. P. SMITH CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at MD 295 MD 198, LAUREL, MD 20707 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $910,220.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-08-31.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 6, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 9, 1990. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $303,406.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

Penalty Analysis:* The $910,220 total penalty—nearly all