AWP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AWP, INC. — a all other support services facility located at 1000 BLOCK OF "A" STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $198,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-11.
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.
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 $198,600.00 is more than 47.8× 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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 30, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $99,300.00 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.
The enforcement action against AWP, Inc. in Wilmington reveals a critical breakdown in the foundational
This facility's $198,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561990 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $82,068.
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What OSHA violations was AWP, INC. cited for?
AWP, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $198,600.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-11.
How much was AWP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $198,600.00 against AWP, INC. in WILMINGTON, DE. Average per citation: $99,300.00.
Is AWP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AWP, INC. has a risk score of 41 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Support Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $198,600.00 is above the industry average.