ARUNDEL SIGNS INC
529 DEFENSE HIGHWAY, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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Oct 13, 2011#315975839Oct 13, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315975839$52514 viol.14 violations$525 in penalties
Inspection #315975839
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $875
- Penalties on Record
- $525
- Site Address
- 529 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Chloride | 1 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $875 | $525 | May 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2012 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 3, 2011#315808733Oct 3, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315808733$3,00017 viol.17 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #315808733
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 25, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,075
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 529 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $700 | $100 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,050 | $300 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $200 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $200 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $300 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 30, 1999#302740766Apr 30, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302740766$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302740766
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 529 Defence Higway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Apr 30, 1999#302481163Apr 30, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302481163$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302481163
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 529 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jan 7, 1993#108413469Jan 7, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#108413469$8008 viol.8 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #108413469
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 1993
- Contested
- May 18, 1993
- Final Order
- Jan 19, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,150
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 529 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $250 | May 19, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 02001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $250 | May 12, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 03001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $100 | Jun 9, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 03002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $100 | May 12, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 04001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $100 | Jun 9, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 04002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 05001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
| 05002 | 50405 OSHA citation code: 50405 C | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1993 | May 18, 1993 | Jan 19, 1995 |
Jan 22, 1988#18844209Jan 22, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18844209$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18844209
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1988
- Closed
- Feb 16, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 529 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1988 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: sign manufacturing reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 23.4%; NAICS 33995 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source