Establishment profile
BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.
626 HANOVER PIKE, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 21074
Operated by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC · 1 of 182 establishments
Summary
BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC. has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $17,428 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
55% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 14 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $17,428 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 2 | 2 | $4,637 | Mar 2000 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,700 | Dec 1995 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 2000 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0218 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,566 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 IID | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2007 | FRACTURE,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY,FOOT,OVERTURN | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 13, 2006 | FRACTURE,PPE,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,CAUGHT BY,LACERATION,STRUCK BY,HAND,UNGUARDED,BLIND REACHING,WRIST | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 28, 2003 | FINGER,LACERATION,AUGER,PIPE,HOPPER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | DELIVERY WORK,VEHICLE,WORK RULES,DRIVER,GOLF CART,COLLISION,MECH MAT HANDLING,UNTRAINED,MOTOR VEHICLE,CONTUSION | 2 | — | — | |
| Jan 17, 1997 | WORK RULES,OVERLOADED,MANUAL MAT HANDLING,CART,LEG,OVERTURN,UNSTABLE LOAD | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 11, 1996 | FRACTURE,WORK RULES,MANUAL MAT HANDLING,STRUCK BY,ANKLE,CART,OVERTURN,UNSTABLE LOAD | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 27, 1995 | FRACTURE,BACK,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,LACERATION,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT,CONTUSION,FOOT,LEG,UNSTABLE LOAD | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 10, 1994 | HEAD,WORK RULES,EAR,LACERATION,ABRASION,CONVEYOR,FALL,ARM,CONTUSION,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user, posing a laceration hazard.. Most recent recall: 2024-05-30. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard #24249 | May 2024 | The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user, posing a laceration hazard. | — | View → |
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard #23183 | Apr 2023 | The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user. | — | View → |
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard #19027 | Nov 2018 | The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard | — | View → |
Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard #14221 | Jul 2014 | The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-12 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $3,228 | |
| 2007-01-02 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | |
| 2003-10-29 | Accident | 9 | 5 | $6,675 | |
| 2000-11-21 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-01-14 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $2,975 | |
| 1997-01-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-10-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1995-04-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-25 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC. is one of 182 establishments rolled up under the parent organization STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC across all 182 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SPECIALTY BAR PRODUCTS COMPANYBLAIRSVILLE, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- NELSON STUD WELDING, INC.ELYRIA, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- MTD PRODUCTS INC.VALLEY CITY, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- VOSS INDUSTRIESTAYLOR, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- NELSON STUD WELDING COLorain, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING LLCTROY, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLCCLEVELAND, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY WORKS, HARDWARE DIVISIONNEW BRITAIN, CT — 2 federal enforcement records
- MTD PRODUCTS, INC.VERONA, MS — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING LLCCHESTERFIELD, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC, which operates 182 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $17,428 in total penalties.