REMCO, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, REMCO, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 26676 CENTERVIEW DRIVE BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB, MILLSBORO, DE 19966 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,934.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-11-22.
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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,934.00 is more than 6.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th 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 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 18, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2018. 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 cumulative penalty of $21,934.00 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 $10,967.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Remco, Inc.’s enforcement record at the Millsboro location underscores a critical disconnect between administrative safety management
This facility's $21,934 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,564.
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What OSHA violations was REMCO, INC. cited for?
REMCO, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,934.00. The inspection opened on 2017-11-22.
How much was REMCO, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,934.00 against REMCO, INC. in MILLSBORO, DE. Average per citation: $10,967.00.
Is REMCO, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, REMCO, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,934.00 is above the industry average.