Establishment profile
L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC
300 KENILWORTH DRIVE, TOWSON, MD, 21204
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $2,775 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,294 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
L H CRANSTON AND SONS 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
63% 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $2,775 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5050.3 A | 1 | 1 | $1,430 | Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,345 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 5040.6 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 C | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 8900.32 E A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
| 29 CFR 8900.32 H A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2382 within MD. Peer group: 2,294 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for L H CRANSTON AND SONS 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 L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for L H CRANSTON AND SONS 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 L H CRANSTON AND SONS 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 L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-10 | Planned | 2 | — | $1,430 | |
| 2009-04-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $1,345 | |
| 2000-11-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-05-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-07 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-07-17 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-04-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on L H CRANSTON AND SONS 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 L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC's OSHA violation history?
- L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $2,775 in total penalties.
- How does L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- L H CRANSTON AND SONS INC operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.