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RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.

3987 HAMPSTEAD MEXICO ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 21074
Operated by HEICO CORP · 1 of 84 establishments
332710Machine Shops

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OSHA inspections
10
over 43 years
Violations
59
$23,010 in penalties
Penalties
$23,010
$390 avg
Accident investigations on record
1 hospitalizations · 1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC. has accumulated 59 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $23,010 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 83 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
10
0.2 / yr · last 43 yrs
Violations
59
1.4 / yr
Penalties
$23,010
$390 avg / violation
41% serious59% other
Inspection trigger · planned
4 of 10
Inspection trigger · complaint
2 of 10

90% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Peer comparison

94th

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3327 within MD. Peer group: 83 employers. This establishment has 59 OSHA violations; peer median is 14.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
96th
peer median: $1,925
Inspection frequency
100th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
2.7
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.5
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
4
Complaint
2
Accident
2
Referral
1

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 RIDGE ENGINEERING, 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Mar 9, 1998WRENCH,E GI IV,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRICAL WORK,LOCKOUT,ELEC CIRC PART--MISC,ELECTRIC SHOCK,UNTRAINED11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
6 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RIDGE ENGINEERING, 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 RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board

Visa & labor certification (OFLC)

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

EPA inspections
3
Quarters non-compliant
0

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
386357
Operation
A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$495K
Obligated (all-time)
$4.8M
Awards
269
Top agency
Department of Defense
$4.8M
Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Defense$4.8M
Department of Homeland Security$9K
Largest awards (top 50 of 269)
  • Department of Defense
    4510082699!ANTENNA PEDESTAL SU
    contract · Last action 2009-02-27
    $241,980
  • Department of Defense
    4512716743!TAPE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2009-12-04
    $158,928
  • Department of Defense
    4511314712!TAPE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2009-07-09
    $156,792
  • Department of Defense
    4515876438!TAPE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2010-10-18
    $125,034
  • Department of Defense
    THERMAL VAC TEST CAG
    contract · Last action 2013-03-12
    $118,444
  • Department of Defense
    8500218221!TAPE ASSEMBLY,ANTEN
    contract · Last action 2013-12-24
    $118,248
  • Department of Defense
    8501187685!TAPE ASSEMBLY,ANTEN
    contract · Last action 2015-05-05
    $117,650
  • Department of Defense
    4505816073!TAPE ASSE
    contract · Last action 2007-10-11
    $105,944
  • Department of Defense
    8510540646!SUPPORT ASSEMBLY,CE
    contract · Last action 2025-07-23
    $103,777
  • Department of Defense
    4508126980!ANTENNA P
    contract · Last action 2008-07-18
    $92,365
  • Department of Defense
    4508090637!ANTENNA P
    contract · Last action 2008-07-14
    $92,365
  • Department of Defense
    4518513241!PULLEY,FLAT
    contract · Last action 2011-07-24
    $81,900
  • Department of Defense
    4515275238!HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    contract · Last action 2010-08-19
    $71,500
  • Department of Defense
    TAS::97 4930::TAS
    contract · Last action 2012-01-10
    $61,158
  • Department of Defense
    4506910726!PULLEY,FL
    contract · Last action 2008-02-27
    $56,508
  • Department of Defense
    REFURBISHMENT ARRAY PANEL BRAZEMENT
    contract · Last action 2024-05-14
    $55,552
  • Department of Defense
    REFURBISHMENT ARRAY PANEL BRAZEMENT
    contract · Last action 2024-02-01
    $55,552
  • Department of Defense
    4507652110!PULLEY,FL
    contract · Last action 2008-05-20
    $55,437
  • Department of Defense
    8511516975!HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2025-07-23
    $51,750
  • Department of Defense
    8506024995!HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2018-11-02
    $51,270
  • Department of Defense
    4509302168!HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    contract · Last action 2008-11-26
    $49,545
  • Department of Defense
    4507350019!PULLEY,FL
    contract · Last action 2008-04-16
    $47,683
  • Department of Defense
    8505333371!PULLEY,FLAT
    contract · Last action 2018-03-23
    $47,350
  • Department of Defense
    4513036531!TAPE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2010-01-13
    $47,066
  • Department of Defense
    4512701115!TAPE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2009-12-03
    $47,066
  • Department of Defense
    4521156551!BRACKET,GUST LOCK
    contract · Last action 2013-12-24
    $46,260
  • Department of Defense
    4508766722!TAPE ASSE
    contract · Last action 2008-09-29
    $45,441
  • Department of Defense
    4510954733!HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    contract · Last action 2009-05-29
    $45,435
  • Department of Defense
    4508278991!TAPE ASSE
    contract · Last action 2008-08-04
    $43,571
  • Department of Defense
    4507522609!TAPE ASSE
    contract · Last action 2008-05-05
    $43,571
  • Department of Defense
    4507393233!LINK,STAB
    contract · Last action 2008-04-21
    $43,571
  • Department of Defense
    8509999582!HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2024-04-08
    $43,320
  • Department of Defense
    SENSOR MOUNT PLATE
    contract · Last action 2017-10-03
    $40,808
  • Department of Defense
    EM CANISTER COMPONENT FABRICATION
    contract · Last action 2012-03-15
    $40,785
  • Department of Defense
    8505941542!PULLEY,FLAT
    contract · Last action 2018-10-01
    $39,900
  • Department of Defense
    VACUUM CHAMBER
    contract · Last action 2011-02-07
    $39,485
  • Department of Defense
    FRAMES, POSTS, PIPE CHASIS ETC
    contract · Last action 2015-01-15
    $38,150
  • Department of Defense
    4519912074!BOA
    contract · Last action 2011-12-16
    $36,765
  • Department of Defense
    4507503018!PULLEY,FL
    contract · Last action 2008-05-02
    $34,804
  • Department of Defense
    FABRICATION OF SHAFT
    contract · Last action 2018-06-07
    $33,586
  • Department of Defense
    THREE BAY VERTICAL RACKS
    contract · Last action 2017-03-13
    $32,932
  • Department of Defense
    4511791107!PULLEY,FLAT
    contract · Last action 2009-08-28
    $32,472
  • Department of Defense
    8507021857!PULLEY,FLAT
    contract · Last action 2019-12-05
    $31,948
  • Department of Defense
    8506720522!SHAFT,DRIVE,FLEXIBL
    contract · Last action 2019-08-06
    $30,996
  • Department of Defense
    8508057980!HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2021-09-24
    $29,805
  • Department of Defense
    8500859021!HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2014-04-16
    $29,739
  • Department of Defense
    8511411587!PULLEY,TAIL SHAFT
    contract · Last action 2025-05-29
    $29,575
  • Department of Defense
    4518544939!PULLEY,AZIMUTH,BASE
    contract · Last action 2011-07-27
    $29,568
  • Department of Defense
    8501909584!SUPPORT ASSEMBLY,CE
    contract · Last action 2015-05-05
    $29,361
  • Department of Defense
    8509523517!SUPPORT ASSEMBLY,CE
    contract · Last action 2024-02-09
    $28,538

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336413 - OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2019-09-18Referral144$4,320
2019-08-23Planned98$10,710
2014-05-08Accident43$3,200
2006-07-07Complaint21$1,200
2000-08-10Planned144$1,150
1998-03-09Accident63$1,800
1987-10-22Planned1$300
1987-07-13Planned51$330
1983-06-15Follow-up0$0
1983-02-22Complaint4$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

In the news

Part of a larger organization

RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC. is one of 84 establishments rolled up under the parent organization HEICO CORP.

Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of HEICO CORP across all 84 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RIDGE ENGINEERING, 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 HEICO CORP, which operates 84 establishments in our dataset.

OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.

Frequently asked

What is RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 59 violations and $23,010 in total penalties.
How does RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
RIDGE ENGINEERING, INC. operates in the machine shops industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7.