R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. — a landscaping services facility located at 22621 SOUTH PINE DRIVE, LEWES, DE 19958 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-05-16.
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 $16,550.00 is more than 4.0× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561730). 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 95th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 November 14, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 4, 2025. Of the 1 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 $16,550.00 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.
This facility's $16,550 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561730 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,685.
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What OSHA violations was R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. cited for?
R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,550.00. The inspection opened on 2025-05-16.
How much was R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $16,550.00 against R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. in LEWES, DE. Average per citation: $16,550.00.
Is R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, R & L IRRIGATION SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Landscaping Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $16,550.00 is above the industry average.