TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. — a all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing facility located at 9525 BERGER ROAD SUITE C, COLUMBIA, MD 21046 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,665.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-06-15.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,665.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325998). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 28, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 1, 2021. Of the 22 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 total proposed penalty of $7,665.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $7,665 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325998 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,123.
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What OSHA violations was TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. cited for?
TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,665.00. The inspection opened on 2021-06-15.
How much was TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,665.00 against TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. in COLUMBIA, MD. Average per citation: $348.41.
Is TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TCP RELIABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $7,665.00 is below the industry average.