Tier 5 Standard

ROMER LABS, INC.

📍 130 SANDY DRIVE, NEWARK, DE 19713🏭 Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380)📅 2022-02-08
$21,464.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROMER LABS, INC. — a testing laboratories and services facility located at 130 SANDY DRIVE, NEWARK, DE 19713 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,464.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-02-08.

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 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 $21,464.00 is more than 6.8× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541380). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.

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 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 May 17, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 28, 2022. Of the 6 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 $21,464.00 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 $3,577.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Romer Labs, Inc. revealed a multifaceted breakdown in fundamental life safety and specialized health

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,076.40Gravity: 5Issued: May 17, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,060.70Gravity: 5Issued: May 17, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $7,105.70Gravity: 10Issued: May 17, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,610.60Gravity: 1Issued: August 4, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: August 4, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,610.60Gravity: 1Issued: August 4, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ROMER LABS, INC. cited for?

ROMER LABS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,464.00. The inspection opened on 2022-02-08.

How much was ROMER LABS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,464.00 against ROMER LABS, INC. in NEWARK, DE. Average per citation: $3,577.33.

Is ROMER LABS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROMER LABS, INC. has a risk score of 7 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 Testing Laboratories and Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $21,464.00 is above the industry average.