Establishment profile
HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC
6340 HOWARD LANE, ELKRIDGE, MD, 21075
332710 — Machine Shops
Summary
HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 9 years of recorded history, with $2,848 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 66th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 83 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $2,848 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $338 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $338 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $338 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $281 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $281 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 05-104(A) | 1 | 1 | $203 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $169 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $169 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | $169 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | $169 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 F04 I | 1 | 1 | $169 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $140 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E02 I | 1 | 1 | $84 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
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.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3327 within MD. Peer group: 83 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 14.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOUSE OF BALANCE, 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 HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HOUSE OF BALANCE, 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 HOUSE OF BALANCE, 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 HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF EMERGENCY AERATION/DEGASSING SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2015-12-07$61,200
- Department of the TreasuryIGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS - QUARTERLY VIBRATION ANALYSIS, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR OF BEP CENTRAL TRIM COLLECTION SYSTEM.contract · Last action 2014-02-25$45,600
- Department of the TreasuryVIBRATION ANALYSIS&EMERGENCY SERVICEScontract · Last action 2024-08-08$44,531
- Department of the TreasuryIGF::OT::IGF VIBRATION ANALYSIS SERVICEScontract · Last action 2019-09-17$42,405
- Department of the TreasuryPROVIDE QUARTERLY VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND INSPECTION SERVICES ON ALL EQUIPMENT (REFER TO ATTACHMENT C FOR A LISTING OF EQUIPMENT), WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE INSPECTION PROTOCOL, AND 24X7X365 EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE BEP S CENTRAL PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ROTATING ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN ITS WASHINGTON, DC FACILITYcontract · Last action 2011-03-18$35,100
- Department of the TreasuryEXERCISING OPTION YEAR 3 WITH A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 10/01/2007 THROUGH 09/30/2008 WITH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.00. THE HOURLY RATE SHALL BE $70.00.contract · Last action 2007-10-01$35,000
- Department of DefenseMONITORING EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2009-09-26$29,839
- Department of AgricultureVERTICAL TURBINE PUMP WITH INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2019-09-10$23,436
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP WITH INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2016-09-06$22,860
- Social Security AdministrationCONTRACT TO PROVIDE TO PERFORM DIRECT CONTACT ULTRASONIC AND INFRARED MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTING AND REPORTS AS DEFINED IN THIS STATEMENT OF WORK.contract · Last action 2014-03-24$21,992
- Department of the TreasuryMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICEScontract · Last action 2011-03-17$16,000
- Department of the TreasuryVIBRATION ANALYSIS.contract · Last action 2026-01-16$10,080
- Department of AgricultureVERTICAL TURBINE PUMP AND MOTOR MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2020-09-15$7,969
- Department of the TreasuryEXERCISE OPTION YR 4 WITH A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF 10/01/08 -09/30/09 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00. MAINTENANCE & EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES FOR CENTRAL TRIM COLLECTION FANS AND SEMI-ANNUAL VIBRATION ANALYSIS.contract · Last action 2010-06-25$5,634
- Smithsonian InstitutionIGF:;CL,CT::IGF SERVICE; PERFORM VIBRATION ANALYSIS ON AHUS B01, B02 AND C08 AT THE UDVAR-HAZY CENTERcontract · Last action 2018-08-17$3,975
- Department of the Interior25 HP PUMP REPAIRcontract · Last action 2011-05-31$3,460
- Department of the InteriorREPAIR HVAC MOTORcontract · Last action 2011-09-14$3,180
- Department of the TreasuryONE VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND REPORT AND 24X7X365 EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE BEP S CENTRAL PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ROTATING ASSEMBLIES, WHICH RANGE IN HORSEPOWER FROM 5 TO 300contract · Last action 2010-05-14$2,137
- Department of EnergyIGF::CT::IGF HOUSE OF BALANCE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FAN SHAFT, FAN BEARINGS, MOTOR AND FAN PULLEYS AND BUSHINGS AND BELTS ON COOLING TOWER 2 LOCATED IN DOE GTN.TAS::89 4563::TAScontract · Last action 2013-12-05$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 811310 - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. Last action: 2026-01-16. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-29 | Planned | 25 | 17 | $2,848 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SERVICE MACHINE SHOP, INC.NORTH BETHESDA — 2 federal enforcement records
- OBOYLE ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA CUSTOM MACHINEHAGERSTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- GENERAL MACHINE SHOP, INC.LANDOVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- MANUFACTURING SUPPORT INDUSTRIES INCHEBRON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUMATECH, INC.WHITE MARSH — 1 federal enforcement record
- GREATER MARYLAND TOOL & MFG. CORP.MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HOUSE OF BALANCE, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC's OSHA violation history?
- HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 25 violations and $2,848 in total penalties.
- How does HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HOUSE OF BALANCE, INC operates in the machine shops industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7.