ALCHEMY PROCESSING LABORATORY, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALCHEMY PROCESSING LABORATORY, LLC — a manufacturing facility located at 16800 COAL CREEK, ARVADA, CO 80007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,251.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-28.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $31,251.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325411). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 July 18, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2023. Of the 16 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 cumulative penalty of $31,251.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,953.19 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Alchemy Processing Laboratory, LLC reveals a systemic failure to manage the high-risk volatile environment