METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC — a other scientific and technical consulting services facility located at 2664 LISHELLE PLACE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-06-02.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,000.00 is more than 28.6× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541690). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 4, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 2008. 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 per-citation average of $22,500.00 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 profile for Metropolitan Laboratories Inc. reveals a severe breakdown in fundamental industrial hygiene
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What OSHA violations was METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC cited for?
METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-06-02.
How much was METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Average per citation: $22,500.00.
Is METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, METROPOLITAN LABORATORIES INC has a risk score of 55 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $90,000.00 is above the industry average.