AWP, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AWP, INC. — a administrative services facility located at W SHELLY DRIVE/ DARLEY ROAD, CLAYMONT, DE 19703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $182,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-09-24.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $182,050.00 is more than 43.8× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561990). 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 100th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 25, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $60,683.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

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