Tier 5 Standard

ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC.

📍 DELAWARE ROUTE 1 NORTH BOUND LANES IN FRONT OF 16797 COASTAL HIGHWAY, LEWES, DE 19958🏭 Employment Placement Agencies (NAICS 561311)📅 2022-05-04
$3,277.07
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
397
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. — a employment placement agencies facility located at DELAWARE ROUTE 1 NORTH BOUND LANES IN FRONT OF 16797 COASTAL HIGHWAY, LEWES, DE 19958 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,277.07. The inspection case was opened on 2022-05-04.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,277.07 is 21% below the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561311). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 73th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 31, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2023. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,277.07 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (DE)

This facility's $3,277 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561311 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,216.

$4,216
State Avg
$3,277
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,277.07Gravity: 10Issued: October 31, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 31, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.95(d)(06)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 31, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 31, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. cited for?

ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,277.07. The inspection opened on 2022-05-04.

How much was ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,277.07 against ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. in LEWES, DE. Average per citation: $819.27.

Is ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ACCESS LABOR SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Employment Placement Agencies facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $3,277.07 is below the industry average.